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Veterans Day program honors those who served to protect our freedom

BOUNTIFUL—A special celebration was held at the Bountiful Veterans Park on Monday to recognize the sacrifices of those in the military.

By Becky Ginos becky.g@thecityjournals.com

Veterans, family members and the community crowded around the Bountiful Veterans Park on Monday to honor those veterans who served and those who are still serving. The park was built in 2020 next to City Hall. It represents WWII, the Korean War and the Vietnam War with the names of those who served engraved on the walls. Special programs are held on Memorial Day and Veterans Day each year.

“None of my family served in the military,” said West Bountiful Mayor Ken Romney during the program. “But when my son was 15 he expressed interest in serving in the marines. When he turned 16 he felt he was capable and wanted to join. At 17 right after high school graduation he

Please see PROGRAM: pg. 2

AIR FORCE VETERAN CONRAD

SUNDH salutes as the flag from his branch of service is raised. Sundh served from 1955-1959.

Photo by Becky Ginos

Kaysville still fighting to stop Code Blue Warming Center in the city

FARMINGTON—Mayor Tamara Tran and Kaysville residents are pushing the county not to use the emissions facility located there as one of the state mandated warming centers.

By Becky Ginos becky.g@thecityjournals.com

The County Commission meeting was packed on Tuesday with frustrated Kaysville residents asking the commissioners not to use the Davis County Emissions Center located in their city for a Code Blue Warming Center. The meeting is on the heels

of a heated town hall in Fruit Heights last week when residents fought to keep a Warming Center from being located at the Mountain Road Church. Ultimately, the church pulled out amid complaints.

House Bill 499 passed in 2023 required the county to have a place for the unhoused to go on extremely cold days where temperatures drop to 18 degrees or below from Oct. 15-April 30.

The state approved three locations, the Clearfield Senior Center, Valley View Golf Course and the emissions center. All facilities are county owned. The plan is to pick up individuals at different locations in

the county and bus them to one of the warming centers. They will stay the night then be taken back in the morning to the location they were picked up from.

However, Kaysville residents, including Mayor Tamara Tran, don't want it to be in their city out of concern for public safety.

“We’re concerned about it becoming a long term (homeless) facility,” said Tran. “We have no reassurance that will not be the case. It doesn’t make sense here for short or long term.”

Tran said the city is not against

NEWS IN BRIEF

Police hunt 43 monkeys that escaped from a South Carolina research facility

A search is underway in Yemassee, South Carolina, after 43 young Rhesus macaque monkeys escaped from the Alpha Genesis research facility, known for its extensive work with nonhuman primates. The facility's founder, Greg Westergaard, attributed the incident to human error, explaining that a caretaker failed to secure doors in a new enclosure. Authorities are using food, traps, and thermal cameras to locate the monkeys, which are too young to carry disease. Residents are advised to secure homes and contact police if a monkey is found. Alpha Genesis has a history of containment issues, with past incidents prompting USDA fines and critical inspections.

Spirit Airlines flight struck by gunfire

A Spirit Airlines flight from Florida to Haiti was hit by gunfire on Monday, injuring a crew member and forcing a diversion to the Dominican Republic. This incident, along with similar damage found on a JetBlue flight from Haiti to New York, has led Spirit and JetBlue to suspend flights to and from Haiti. The U.S. State Department issued a travel alert, citing “gangled efforts” to disrupt travel, and warned Americans against visiting the country. Armed groups have escalated violence and unrest in Haiti following political instability since the 2021 assassination of President Jovenel Moïse.

Disney cruise ship rescues sinking catamaran, saves 4 people in Atlantic near Bermuda

The new Disney Treasure cruise ship assisted in a rescue on Sunday, saving four people from a catamaran named Serenity that was taking on water 265 miles from Bermuda. The Treasure, en route from the Netherlands to its Florida home port, received a Coast Guard alert and diverted 80 miles to reach the distressed vessel, launching a lifeboat to bring all four passengers aboard safely. This rescue showcased the crew's preparedness as the Treasure continues its journey to Port Canaveral, where it will begin its inaugural season in December.

went to boot camp.”

For a mom, the thought of sending her son off to war was hard, he said. “But my wife and I felt it was what he should do even though we had mixed emotions. We were so proud that he wanted to serve even though we were concerned.”

At 19 he was in Afghanistan, said Romney. “You don’t grow up quicker than that.”

If you ask a veteran about their service they downplay it, he said. “They don’t want the attention. I want us to unite in gratitude for the sacrifice you made answering the call of duty. Your bravery will never be forgotten.”

Romney paid tribute to a soldier from West Bountiful who served in Vietnam. “On May 16, 1968, Imlay Scott Widdison’s base camp came under attack. He paid the ultimate sacrifice. He’s still unaccounted for. The sacrifice of our veterans is the reason we live in a country with the great freedoms we have.”

Life is nothing without freedom, said Miranda Hartman, American Legion Girls Nation Senator. “If we’re not free to make our own choices and build a life we can be proud of, someone else will force upon us a life we do not choose. The sacrifices bless all of us with the joy of sovereignty over our own lives.”

The opposite of freedom is cap-

tivity, she said. “If we don’t have freedom what do we have? To me, freedom is everything because of those who sacrificed and gave their lives for the cause. I’ll be eternally grateful for the veterans and those currently serving for their sacrifice. It will be forever remembered.”

“There have been 263 names added to the wall since Memorial Day,” said Ron Mortensen, PhD. Vietnam Era Air Force. “Another 50 will be engraved before Memorial Day.”

There are 5.7 million people who

any individual (in the county). “It’s the process that’s frustrating. The process established by state law. Our intention is to unite the county and the community to do something. We care about these people. We don’t want them to freeze.”

A task force was created last year made up of seven mayors and one commissioner to address the requirements and submit a Code Blue only plan to the state by Aug. 1. The plan submitted was a Dignity bus with 20 spots. The state denied the plan a few days later due to lack of funding.

Tran was one of the mayors on the task force. “All seven mayors said let’s try it,” she said. “It has 20 beds instead of only 16 (at a warming center). We called cities from around the state as well as Canada who are using a Dignity bus.”

It works, she said. “The bus gives them a place to sleep and be warm. There’s a toilet and kennels for animals. It only takes four weeks to deliver. It wasn’t supported by the county and not funded by the state. Now here we are.”

Kaysville does a lot for those in need, said Tran. “We’re in our eighth

served in the Korean War, he said. “They’re rapidly passing on.”

The Korean War started in 1950 and ended July 27, 1953, said Mortensen. “There were 33,739 deaths. Over a million casualties. That’s on both sides. There were 2.5 million civilians killed including many children.”

The war turned into a stalemate and an armistice was signed. “The Korean War still technically contin-

year of Kaysville GIVES to provide Christmas gifts to 140 local families and raise funds for Mercy Housing to get 500 beds for people in the shelter.”

“We’ve had a Code Blue but couldn’t respond because the church pulled out,” said Ryan Steinbeigle, Grant Administrator for Davis County. “The state approved the plan for the senior center, golf course and emissions center.”

The idea of it becoming a permanent shelter is untrue, he said. “It’s fear mongering going on. There have been no discussions about plans for it becoming a year round shelter. I’ve been in all of the discussions and it has not come up once – it just hasn’t. It’s just a Code Blue for this winter. It’s a warming center – that’s it.” Davis County is mostly a bedroom community, said Steinbeigle.

ues,” Mortensen said. “It’s referred to as the forgotten war but if you ask the veterans who fought there they would say it’s the forgotten victory because their sacrifices saved South Korea from becoming a communist nation.”

To the 150 Korean veterans on the wall and those who are here today, said Mortensen, “We remember you and honor your service to our nation.”l

“Anywhere you put it will be near a community. The emissions center is over the railroad tracks and off I-15. It makes sense for us. The senior center is downtown and can operationally be converted to use. The golf course can be shut off from the pro shop and it has bathrooms, etc. That’s why we offered these three buildings because they could operate logistically so it makes sense.”

Steinbeigle said they haven’t received a single call or email from residents in Layton or Clearfield. “Only people in Kaysville have sent emails and called. Both of those other cities have sites.”

“We’re going to continue to stand strong,” Tran told the commissioners. “This is not the place for it (warming center). Kaysville is absolutely opposed.”

“The state has dictated what we have to do,” said Commission Chair Bob Stevenson. “There are a lot of questions to be answered. We’ve been listening to you all along. This is by far the hardest issue we’ve dealt with.”

As of press time, Steinbeigle said the county is moving ahead with its plan to use the emissions center as one of the warming center locations. l

SOUTH DAVIS METRO FIRE DEPARTMENT hoists the flag from the fire engine at the Bountiful Veterans Park.

Photos by Becky Ginos

TWO-YEAR-OLD ADELAIDE SILCOX gets behind the wheel of her grandpa Fred Bolton’s jeep. Bolton served in Desert Storm and Operation Enduring Freedom.

CODE BLUE: Continued from pg. 1

A CROWD OF KAYSVILLE RESIDENTS filled the County Commission Office at Tuesday’s meeting to ask the commissioners to reconsider using the emissions center for Code Blue. Photo screen grab/commission YouTube

BLAST FROM THE PAST

1924

Gas & oil requirements of Chevrolet per mile

It is expected that within 10 days, the Chevrolet Motor company will have complete records of the oil and gasoline consumption of every Chevrolet car that entered the 100 hour endurance and economy run conducted by nearly a thousand dealers through the country during October 4 to 11.

1934

C.C.C winter program begun in Davis County

The winter program of camp SE 205 at Woods Cross Utah is in full swing. New jobs have been laid out and one now under construction. The work being done this winter by this camp is that of flood and erosion control and it is expected that much will have been accomplished in the prevention of floods by next spring.

1944

Bountiful airport construction now progressing

Sponsored by the Bountiful junior chamber of commerce, plans are going forward for the erection of a private airport in the vicinity of Bountiful City, where students may be taught the business of flying, while private plane owners may leave hangar space on the 50-acre tract, purchased by Harold Stevenson, Salt Lake City, owner and builder.

1954

Food is tops in Davis County budgets, according to survey

Among housewives in Davis County, food occupies the number one spot on the budget. Out of every dollar they spend in the local retail stores, 32 cents goes to buy food for the family table. This is brought out in the current, copyrighted study made by Sales Management of the spending habits of people in all 48 states.

1964

Davis deputies travel to extradite accused

Two Davis County Sheriff’s deputies traveled to distant states to extradite two men arrested on separate embezzling charges.

Earlier this week, Chief Deputy William Peters was allowed $150 traveling expenses to go to Salem, Ore. to return Kendall C. Walling, 28, to Davis County to face embezzling charges. On Wednesday, detective Gordon Roxburg left for Canton, O. to bring Charles Ronald Hantan back to Davis County to answer another embezzling charge. The Board of County Commissioners allowed $250 for Mr. Roxburg’s expenses on the trip.

1974

Davis

County

has lower cancer rate

Concern about cancer has been heightened in Davis County, especially among local women, because of the recent mastectomy operations on Mrs. Ford and Mrs. Rockefeller.

The degree of cancer mortality in Davis County is indicated in the annual reports of the U.S. Public Health Service. Its last three annuals show an average of 50 cancer deaths per year in the local area. Not included are those involving non-residents.

1984

Centerville, Btfl. RDA agree on UDOT project

Bountiful’s Redevelopment Agency and Centerville City Council came to terms last Tuesday night over stipulations regarding the proposed development of storage facilities and warehouse for use by the Utah Department of Transportation.

Details of the stipulations were agreed to in a staff meeting between the two cities on Nov. 1 and ratified by the Centerville City Council at its last meeting. The council vote was 4-1 with Councilman Gerald Jenson voting no.

NEWS BRIEFS

Compiled by Becky Ginos

Internet Safety Course set for Nov. 20

The Davis County Sheriff’s Office is holding its next Internet Safety Course at the Syracuse Library, Nov. 20 from 6 p.m.-7:30 p.m. at 1875 S. 2000 West. The course gives parents and guardians the opportunity to get safety information to help them prevent predators from accessing their child. Detectives will discuss an increase in sextortion cases and ways to prevent it, according to the DCSO Facebook page.

“We will also discuss the everevolving world of phone apps, VR, and video games, what to look out for and tips on what you can do as a parent to ensure your child is safe on the internet,” the post said. This class is free and open to parents, guardians, and children 12 years and older. No registration is required.

The last course of the year will be held on Dec. 18, 2024, at the Layton Library.

Volunteers needed for Point In Time Count

The Davis County Local Homeless Council is asking for volunteers to help with the Point In Time (PIT)

Count scheduled for Jan. 30, 31, and Feb. 1, 2025 from 3:30 a.m.7:30 a.m.

The PIT Count is an annual count of people experiencing homelessness who are living on the streets. Volunteers will work in teams to seek out and interview individuals in order to connect them to resources. Volunteer training will be held Monday, Jan. 27, 2025 at the Layton Intermountain Hospital from 6-7 p.m. Link or QR code to volunteer: tinyurl.com/pitcountdc. For more information call 801-7714642 Ext. 314.

Teens wanted for Davis County Youth Council

The Davis County Health Department is recruiting teens for the Davis County Youth Council. It’s a great way to serve the community. Meetings are held twice a month and will begin in January. The group will discuss topics the youth are interested in such as mental health and vaping prevention. The Youth Council is open to students in eighth to 12th grades. For those who are interested, scan the QR code or visit bit.ly/dcyouthcouncil to complete an application. Parent consent is required to participate.

Pastor shepherds his ‘little flock’ at Calvary Baptist Church in Farmington

FARMINGTON—Pastor Philip Moore came from North Carolina to Utah in 2021. The congregation meets at the Hampton Inn on Park Lane.

By Becky Ginos becky.g@thecityjournals.com

Pastor Philip Moore does more than lead his congregation at the Calvary Baptist Church in Farmington. He also gives of his time as chaplain for the Farmington Police Department and is in the process of going into the Davis County Jail to minister there.

Moore was born and raised in North Carolina. “I pastored there for 20 years,” he said. “My son was in Logan. We were coming here to visit and we made the decision in 2018 that we knew the Lord was bringing us to Utah. I came with my wife and three youngest kids to Utah in 2021 to start the Calvary Baptist Church in Farmington.”

They came in June and started the church in October, said Moore. “We were looking for housing but that was hard to find in 2021. We arrived on a Thursday with two moving trucks. We saw a house but they were not renting.”

On Friday a real estate agent called and wanted them to look at it, he said. “We saw it and thought it would be a great place to live. We ran and got the deposit. We’d unloaded the trucks on Thursday evening and then reloaded the trucks to move into the house on Saturday.”

Moore said he spent the first few months visiting other churches getting acquainted. “We put door hangers on every door in Farmington with an invitation to our church and to get the word out that we’re here.”

He met Farmington Chief Eric Johnsen at an event and they struck up a conversation, he said.

“We talked about how the church was doing and he asked if I’d like to do chaplain work. I became the chaplain at the department. I go every Tuesday and work with the guys. I’m a resource if they need me.”

Moore said his job is also talking with people on scene. “Whoever is impacted. I might be dealing with the victim, the perpetrator or family members.”

Two or three months ago, one of the gentlemen who attended church told Moore about jail ministry. “He said he had some contacts at the jail,” said Moore. “He called me and now I’m in the process

of going into the Davis County Jail. I’ll conduct services and discipleship type of meetings and do counseling.”

In December the plan is to have a Christmas concert at the jail, he said. “It will be in small groups. We’ll spend the day singing otherwise they wouldn’t have a Christmas.”

Moore said he’ll also hold Bible study. “We’re talking about working with the ladies on life skills too.”

The Moores have seven children, he said. “We have 10 grand babies and one on the way. It’s a lot of kids – we love it.”

Moore and his wife are both teachers. “I taught secondary school history and social studies and my wife was an elementary ed teacher. I taught in a public high school for eight years.”

Then Moore went full time into the ministry. “I was a youth pastor then a pastor. I felt directed that this is what the Lord wanted me to do.”

The church meets at the Hampton Inn at 332 Park Lane. “We felt the Hampton would fit our needs to begin with but eventually we’d love to have a place of our own. That’s what we’ve been praying about.

His congregation is small but Moore hopes to grow it. “We have about 30-35 people,” he said. “On the third anniversary we had about 50 that day. I call them my little flock.”

Anyone is welcome, he said. “We love Utah, we love Farmington. It’s an amazing community. I’m excited to watch our little church grow.”

The church holds Bible study on Sunday from 10 a.m.–10:30 followed by a regular service. Sunday afternoon at 5:30 p.m. is “Power Hour,” Bible study for any age. Wednesday is Bible study and prayer time at 7 p.m. For more information visit cbcfarmington.com. l

American girl connects with Ukrainian teen from across the globe

FARMINGTON—A Farmington High School girl is volunteering with the organization ENGin to practice English with a 15-year-old girl from Kharkiv. They meet online weekly for a one-on-one conversation.

By Becky Ginos becky.g@thecityjournals.com

Farmington High senior Kayleah Kirkwood is having an experience not many high school kids get – a front row seat to the effects of the war in Ukraine. Kirkwood isn’t actually there, she is practicing English online with 15-year-old Melaniia, from Kharkiv and sees what she sees.

“The biggest thing I’ve learned is about the culture of Ukraine,” said Kirkwood. “The culture is kind of the same as the U.S. but also wildly different. It’s surprising to me what has changed since the war.”

Because parks and other places are closed, they have to do other things, she said. “She has her whole family with her in an apartment. She’s been doing home school for two to three years. They experience bombing every day but they’re mostly safe.”

Kirkwood got started with the program ENGin, a nonprofit that connects English speakers to people in Ukraine for weekly one-on-one video chat conversations, when she was looking for a volunteer opportunity. “I wanted to do some volunteer work so I went on the JustServe.org website and found it,” she said. “I was learning Ukrainian so it was amazing to volunteer with someone who speaks the language. The great thing about the organization is they allowed her to be in the program if she had some basic knowledge of the language.”

Melaniia has been in an English class so it’s awesome she knows some English, said Kirkwood. “This will help her learn more deeply and make it easier for her to talk to someone. She can ask me specific questions that she can’t really ask other people.”

Kirkwood said she has a lot in common with Melaniia. “When you sign up to volunteer you can

KAYLEAH KIRKWOOD (TOP) and Melaniia from Ukraine video chat once a week to practice English.

put preferences down. Things like age, grade level and hobbies. If they also do that, they match you. We’re both interested in learning languages and trying new things. They matched us because we had some of the same interests.”

One of Kirkwood’s hobbies is Irish dancing. “My cousins were doing it so I started,” she said. “You can

connect with a lot of people. Then I got introduced to even more people.”

When Kirkwood graduates she wants to work with AmeriCorps, she said. “I want to study business in college and work in a nonprofit.”

ENGin started in 2020, said Kirkwood. “It’s cool. It allows Ukrainians to connect with people across the globe. It’s awesome to talk once a week with someone who has never been to the U.S. before. People should get involved in volunteering – it takes hardly any time.”

Melaniia has become so much more confident, said Kirkwood. “I can see her progressing every month. Melaniia and I have become so much closer and I feel I benefit from our relationship almost as much as she does.” l

CHILDREN CREATE ART as part of the church's family and friends.

Courtesy photo

ONE OF KIRKWOOD’S hobbies is Irish dancing. She is a senior at Farmington High.

Photos courtesy of Kirkwood

Take a ride on ‘The Polar Express’ at Layton Commons Park

LAYTON—Davis Arts Council’s

Active Pages December event takes visitors on a literary journey where the characters in this beloved classic come to life.

By Becky Ginos becky.g@thecityjournals.com

Christmas is a magical time of year and Davis Arts Council (DAC) is bringing the season to life with an extraordinary opportunity to jump into the pages of the classic book “The Polar Express.” The DAC’s Active Pages December event is a walk-through retelling of Chris Van Allsburg’s timeless story. The event takes place Dec. 3-5 at Layton Commons Park.

“It’s the story in its entirety,” said Kym Ridl, DAC Director of Communication. “We did A Christmas Carol last year and the Nutcracker two years ago.”

Active Pages used to just be in October, she said. “We focus on bringing classic literature to light. It was very well received, especially by Layton City and they asked us to expand it to Christmas in 2020.”

In October they created a spooky hollow by Layton Surf ‘n Swim, said Ridl. “For Christmas it’s under the lights. Visitors walk along the path and hear parts of the story at each station.”

The idea of Active Pages came from a former board member, Dawn Brandvold, Ridl said. “She saw it in Colorado and thought it would be fun to do here. She brought it to DAC. We’ve wanted to do it for a lot of

years but it hadn’t gotten going until now.”

Parts are played by local actors, she said. “Some of our employees are active in the theater community and know some actors.”

It’s the straight narrative from the book, Ridl said. “It’s not public domain so we can’t make any changes. That’s fine – it’s perfect. It’s like reading the book at home.”

The actors put magic behind the words, she said. “Kids’ eyes get really big as the actors are talking. It’s cute to see that. The actors dress up in hats or Victorian big puffy skirts. We tried to get them to wear pajamas but it’s too cold.”

Visitors will be in groups taken by

a guide every five minutes, said Ridl. “We time it so that everyone keeps up – that's why the guide is essential.”

The city does the heavy lifting, she said. “They light the trees and have lights that look like animals on the grounds next to the path.”

It’s free but tickets are required for guaranteed entry. A ticket lottery ended on Tuesday but Ridl said there is a standby line. “We’ve always been able to accommodate the standby line.”

At the end of the journey, each family with tickets will get a copy of “The Polar Express,” Ridl said. “It’s one copy per group of up to six people. Those in the standby line will still receive a book.”

Ridl said in October they had 558 people sign up for tickets and they could accommodate 230. “This year 1,000 have signed up so to be more fair we decided to have a lottery where we choose the winners randomly.”

There’s only one book published so it will be the same as last time, she said. “We try to vary the books but some people might get repeat copies if they’ve come before (another year). It’s OK because there are probably others in the family who didn’t get one or they can share it with someone else.”

Funding for the program comes mainly from RAMP tax, said Ridl. “We've received some from the Eccles Foundation but our primary source is from RAMP.”

The Layton Heritage Museum will stay open late until 9 pm., she said. “Santa will be over there too.”

Ridl recommends visitors approach Wasatch from Gentile Street. “Traffic can be heavy on Fort Lane. Lines are long and you could get stuck in it and miss your ticket time.”

The standby line opens at 6 p.m. all three nights, she said. “Check in is at the table by Layton Surf ‘n Swim. You can come anytime between 6 and 8. It usually takes about 10-30 minutes to get in from standby. We can’t guarantee it but they should all get in.”

The Polar Express event runs Dec. 3-5 from 6 p.m. – 8 p.m. at Layton Commons Park, 437 N. Wasatch Drive.l

Spread holiday cheer by donating this Christmas

Join Kaysville GIVES in its 8th year and help support local families.

By Cindi Mansell

c.mansell@mycityjournals.com

Kaysville GIVES began as a way for the community to make Christmastime a little brighter for families who live and attend school in Kaysville. Initially, the program supported the Family Enrichment Center with 10 local families, students from Mountain High School, the Bountiful Food Pantry, and Safe Harbor. Residents could visit City Hall, select tags from the Christmas tree, and return the gifts in time for distribution. The goal was to fulfill the Christmas requests for each location.

Over the past seven years, the vision and goal of Kaysville GIVES has remained the same: to support those in need within our community.

Thanks to the generosity of our local businesses, families, church groups, youth groups, neighborhood groups, and service organizations, we’ve been able to achieve this goal each year.

Now, Kaysville GIVES is starting its 8th year of serving the community at Christmas. Every year the needs of those in the community are assessed so that the program can provide a little joy with gifts for Christmas. This year the need is even greater, and it cannot be done without help from the community. “This is a deeply meaningful fundraiser initiative that brings our community together in a spirit of unity, kindness and generosity,”

Mayor Tamara Tran said. “Each year it serves as a beacon of hope, offering an opportunity as a city to uplift and bless the lives of others, and make a real difference for those facing difficult times.”

In 2019, the program transitioned to virtual tags on the website, www.

kaysvillegives.com, offering reach to more residents and the ability to meet additional needs within the community. During COVID, Amazon Gift Lists were introduced so people could shop online and send gifts directly to City Offices, making it safer for both donors and volunteers. Many residents appreciated the convenience of this option, and online donations were also introduced to make contributing even easier.

In 2022, the program partnered with Young Truck and Trailer and the Young Caring for Young Foundation. They provided valuable support by receiving all donations at their Kaysville location, offering trucks and trailers for transportation, and processing financial donations through their foundation, allowing contributions to be tax-exempt.

This year, Kaysville GIVES runs from Nov. 18 to Dec. 13. There are a variety of ways to help, ranging from

making an online donation (donations over $250 will receive a tax write-off receipt); select tags from the virtual “Giving Tree” to choose items to donate, or even select from the Amazon Gift List that has been created with suggested donations. All gifts will be delivered directly to Young Truck and Trailer, in Kaysville. Finally, you can call 801-546-1235 or visit Kaysville City Hall at 23 E. Center Street to donate in person.

Also, the Kaysville GIVES “Fill the Fire Truck” event is being held Dec. 7 from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. at the Kaysville Fire Department. This fun event offers pictures with the Grinch, Santa, and the Firemen of Kaysville –and helps fill the fire truck with donations. For a list of items needed, please go to www.kaysvillegives.com.

To learn how to get involved, visit www.kaysvillegives.com. For questions or more information, email medstrom@kaysville.gov. l

CALENDAR OF EVENTS

Nov. 18-24

Farmington’s Giving Season Through Dec. 13

Donate food, toys, gifts and more Farmington City Hall, 160 S. Main Street

Kaysville Gives

Nov. 18-Dec. 13

Donate for the holidays at KaysvilleGives.com

Davis County Sheriff's Office Internet Safety Course

Wednesday, Nov. 20, 6-7:30 p.m., FREE Syracuse Library, 1875 S. 2000 West, Syracuse

November Chamber Luncheon

Thursday, Nov. 21, 11:30 a.m. -1 p.m. $25-$35 Davis Technical College, 435 S. Simmons Way Allied Health Building, Kaysville

Medicare 101 Workshop

Thursday, Nov. 21, 6:30-7:30 p.m., FREE Layton Library, 155 N. Wasatch Drive

Winter Art Market

Nov. 22-Dec. 21

Tuesday through Friday: 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.

Saturday: Noon - 5 p.m.

Shopping, live music, refreshments and art

Bountiful Davis Art Center, 90 N. Main Street

Antelope Island Hike With a Ranger: Buffalo Point

Friday, Nov. 22, 5 p.m., FREE (park fees apply)

Basic drawing materials provided Antelope Island State Park, Buffalo Point Trailhead

The Improvables (Improv Show)

Friday, Nov. 22, 9 p.m., Free-$6

Bountiful Davis Arts Center, 90 N. Main Street, Bountiful

Send event info to peri.k@davisjournal.com for inclusion in the Davis Journal community calendar.

Utah’s life sciences’ centerpiece is Salt Lake County

Anew research brief by the Kem C. Gardner Policy Institute at the University of Utah reveals that the county in 2023 was responsible for 76.8 percent of the state’s total life sciences jobs, 80.8 percent of total industry earnings, and 68.1 percent of the state’s total life sciences GDP.

The report shows that of Utah’s 47,608 life sciences jobs, 41,455 were in Salt Lake County. The county’s total grew 4.5 percent from 2018 to 2023, compared with 0.8 percent in other Utah counties and 2.1 percent among other Salt Lake County industries.

Utah in 2023 had 1,873 companies in the industry, including 1,438 in Salt Lake County. The county number grew 41.6 percent between 2018 and 2023, or 7.2 percent annually.

The life sciences industry in the county generated an estimated $5.8 billion in GDP in 2023, representing 5.1 percent of the county’s total GDP and $9.3 billion in total output.

“Salt Lake County’s life sciences industry is a powerful engine of economic growth, generating highpaying jobs and significant economic value,” said Andrea Brandley, senior education analyst at the Gardner Institute. “With three-fourths of Utah’s life sciences jobs and over 80 percent of earnings, Salt Lake County plays a central role in this important industry.”

The industry accounted for 4.4 percent of overall Salt Lake County employment and 5.6 percent of county wages, exceeding other Utah counties. In Utah, the industry pro-

duced nearly $4.2 billion in wages, or 3.6 percent of the state’s total wages. Average annual earnings in the sector were $112,197 in Salt Lake County, or 27.2 percent higher than other industries in the county.

That $112,197 county average compares with an average of $88,198 in other industries and with $88,177 in life sciences jobs in other Utah counties.

The Gardner report shows that the life sciences sector added jobs at an average annual rate of 4.5 percent from 2018 to 2023 in Salt Lake County, exceeding the 2.1 percent growth rate of other industries in the county.

Total life sciences employment in Salt Lake County included 40.9 percent in biosciences-related distribution; 32.5 percent in research, testing and medical labs; 17.3 percent in medical devices; and 9.2 percent in therapeutics and pharmaceuticals.

The industry’s employment figures are likely to come up during BioUtah’s annual Utah Life Sciences Summit, set for Nov. 14, 8:30 a.m.4:45 p.m., at the Hilton Salt Lake City Center. With the theme “Innovation for Life,” the event will feature awards presentations and discussions about the FDA, the University of Utah partnering to build life sciences in Utah, the emergence of women’s health in life sciences, women’s health as a $1 trillion market opportunity, workforce issues, health care compliance, intellectual property, cybersecurity. Robotics and state development resources. Details are at https://utahlifesciencessummit.com/. l

Friday, December 6, 2024 1:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.

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Davis County provides strong support for veterans and military families

Davis County provides comprehensive support for veterans and military families at Hill Air Force Base, offering resources in health care, mental health, housing and business to ease their transition into civilian life.

By Bailey Chism bailey.c@thecityjournals.com

Community support for veterans and active-duty personnel stationed at Hill Air Force Base makes Davis County a model of action-oriented patriotism, a commitment to service members that extends well beyond symbolic gestures to encompass pragmatic resources aimed at helping veterans and their families make their way through civilian life. From health care assistance and mental health initiatives, to housing support and business opportunities, the county has quickly positioned itself as a hub of support and advocacy for those who have served.

Navigating the transition: Federal benefit information for veterans

For many veterans, years of military service give way to a complex system of federal benefits and healthcare options –which can sometimes be overwhelming.

“There’s a lot of veterans that, when they transition out of service, they get back into normal life, civilian life,” Taylor Ricks, Director of Communications for the Utah Department of Veterans and Military Affairs, said. “They start a new job and the last thing on their mind is healthcare.”

By encouraging veterans to contact the VA regarding health benefits, the department ensures that veterans in Davis County and at Hill Air Force Base receive health care specific to their needs, even when they may have other insurance coverage.

Mental health support: Meeting an urgent need

Mental health continues to be a major concern both in Utah and among its veteran population. While only 5%

of Utahns are veterans, that group accounted for 12% of the state’s suicides in 2023, according to Ricks. As part of a new push to try and shrink that disparity, the department partnered with the Utah Department of Health and Human Services on the “Live On Military Playbook.”

“We’re going to continue to work in that area because it’s clearly a big need and continues to be nationwide,” said Ricks.

The playbook provides critical tools for the families and friends of military members, teaching them how to identify warning signs and to intervene when necessary.

Entrepreneurship: Supporting businesses owned by veterans

Some of the initiatives include the Salt Lake Community College’s Veteran Business Resource Center, a service that will help veterans set up sustainable businesses in Davis County. The center serves more than 1,500 veteran-owned businesses across the state by providing skills training, conferences, and one-onone consulting geared toward the needs of the veterans.

Events like the “Minnow Tank” pitch competition enable veteran entrepreneurs to compete for small grants to

fuel their business ventures. By supporting veterans in entrepreneurship, Davis County opens doors for community members to engage in local businesses owned by veterans, stimulating economic diversity and binding communities together.

Housing support for military and veteran families

With the rise in housing costs, this has been a discouragement for many military families and veterans who wish to settle down near Hill Air Force Base in Davis County. The Utah Department of Veterans and Military Affairs encourages and provides a $2,500 grant to first-time homebuyers for closing costs, paving an easier path toward home ownership.

“Typically, it’s about $500,000 a year of funding, which ends up being about 180 or so grants that go out,” Ricks said. “People are just very grateful, because it is a very simple process.”

He says it’s a matter of showing a couple records that you’re a veteran, that you’re just out of service, and that you’re a resident and purchasing a home.

The housing support is in tandem with the initiatives of the federal government in trying to attend to the aspect of affordability close to military installa-

tions. The department continues working with the local communities to ensure that within the area, affordable housing options are available to both veterans and active duty serving members. One form of patriotism that extends way beyond words to real tangible support is Davis County’s path of supporting veterans and Hill Air Force Base families. Through building a community with partnerships, strategic resources, and accessible services, Davis County strives to lead in honoring service and sacrifice by military personnel. It shows respect from the county level for appreciation to those serving by their being supported in civilian life with comprehensive resources to help them meet their needs. l

THE COMMUNITY GATHERS to support Hill Air Force Base at Open Aircraft Day. U.S. Air Force

Photo by U.S. Air Force Robb Alexander

The opinions stated in these articles are solely those of the authors and not of the Davis Journal.

We all need hope, and yet hope comes in many different sizes and shapes. So, what is hope? Hope is believing that the benefits of life will be greater than the discomforts. Hope is believing that we’ll grow stronger than the unfairness in life. Hope is believing that our lives are inter-related and that we’re part of the whole. Hope is believing that in spite of our imperfections, there’s a purpose to the challenges we’re going through. Hope is believing that we’re going to be OK. Hope is believing that as the world changes, we’ll grow stronger. Hope is believing that our decisions and choices will shape our destiny. Hope is believing that in spite of our mistakes, we’re not done yet, and we can dream new dreams. Hope is accepting that even with our hope, sometimes we’re going to be overwhelmed.

With this in mind, Elder Dieter F. Uchtdorf reminded us that: Though we are incomplete, God loves us completely. Though we are imperfect, God loves us perfectly. Though we might feel lost and without compass, God’s love encompasses us completely. (The Love of God, Ensign, Nov. 2009)

I know you all know this, and I know you’re aware that the words “Be of good cheer” are repeated numerous times in the scriptures. But I also know that we all need to be reminded regularly.

The most important thing I know is that Heavenly Father can fix anything and everything. He knows what has happened to us in the past, even those things that no one else knows about. But He also knows what our Eternal potential can be in spite of those experiences. He wants us to trust Him enough so that we will choose to be of good cheer.

JOHN WATERBURY

With this in mind, Elder Jeffrey R. Holland gave us a great sense of hope when he wrote: If you’re lonely, please know that you can find comfort. If you are discouraged, please know that you can find hope. If you are poor in spirit, please know that you can be strengthened. If you feel broken, please know that you can be mended. (end quote)

Now, as a retired therapist, I know there are so many in this world who have been hurt so much that they might even have given-up hope of ever finding relief. We can’t afford to think that way. The Savior can unravel the past!

LETTER TO THE EDITOR Mental health and hope

TRemember, at this point in our progression, our goal is not to be more perfect; it is to be less imperfect, and more trusting of the Savior. We can do that! It would be easy to be overwhelmed by where we are, and by what we haven’t done right. So maybe we need to look at ourselves a little bit differently. A quote from the writer Art Markham helps us in this matter. He wrote; It’s not about what we’re trying to quit; it’s about what we’re trying to become (end quote). And we know that we’re trying to become a little bit more like our Elder Brother. While this life can be difficult at times, it was never meant to be a curse. It’s a course. And if it seems that we’re not where we want to be, maybe we need to ask ourselves, “What am I practicing that doesn’t work?” I sincerely believe that even with our failings and shortcomings, we’re right on track. Everything is preparatory. So, be passionate about life. Take notes. Take pictures. Give more than you get, and get up one

more time than you fall. We’re not alone. The Lord said, I am with you always. Trust Him. Follow His light.

We have a choice! Don’t settle for mediocrity. Document your existence. Remember to take notes, take pictures, and take time.

Let those around you know they are loved. Don’t wait for the right time, but create the right time.

Touch life, contribute to life, and participate in life. Be actively involved.

Look for the beauty, and expect to find it.

Laugh at yourself.

Know your priorities. Let them be your guide.

We live in a world that is full of choices. Enjoy them.

John Waterbury is a retired Clinical Mental Health Counselor who has lived in Utah since 1984 when he moved to Bountiful with his wife and four children. Since then, he has written a weekly column for several years for the Davis County Clipper titled “The Dear John Letters” which was also used throughout the intermountain West focusing on addiction and mental health problems. This new column will focus on mental health and life management issues. l

Church hopes to warm freezing homeless, cold-hearted residents say not in my backyard And don’t forget spineless government officials who cater to a vocal minority

he Mountain Road Church in Fruit Heights, no doubt following their Christian Faith, believed their house of worship could be utilized during downtime to house the homeless in Davis County. Not as a 24/7 homeless shelter, but as a place to sleep for the few nights when temperatures drop so low that being outside becomes life-threatening.

State law requires each county to have a place to shelter the homeless when a “Code Blue” is declared, defined as when temperatures are “expected to drop to 18 degrees (including the wind chill) for two hours or more during a 24-hour period.” In these conditions, being outside is lifethreatening. According to state records, Davis County had 23 Code Blues this past winter.

The proposed arrangement for the Mountain Road Church would be as follows: At 7 p.m., a bus would bring unsheltered people to the church where they would be allowed to sleep inside. Building would be locked, and a sheriff deputy would provide security. The next morning, the unsheltered people would be taken back to where they were picked up the night before.

Davis County was also looking at potential shelter locations in Kaysville earlier this year but Mayor Tamara Tran said there is “no way in hell” that she would allow a shelter in the city. The empathy continued from Councilman John Adams as he was quoted saying “It’ll be a cold day in hell before I let one come here.” They’re both right in invoking Hell in this situation as that’s what the

homeless in Davis County are going to experience this winter. Maybe the Mayor and Councilman could use a few Sundays at The Mountain Road Church to thaw their own hearts.

To continue the Mountain Road Church saga, when learning of the arrangement, a cheerful cohort of residents, reminiscent of the loving mobs in centuries past, showed up in all their grassroots splendor and let the city and church know that a true Christian puts empathy for property values above all else. And rightfully so! Imagine the crime, the drugs, the threat to the public that these homeless people, locked into a church and under guard for 23 nights a year, could cause! Just think of our children (but don’t include the 1,300 homeless children currently attending Davis County Schools).

I do share a glimmer of hope. In my neighborhood’s social media pages, GroupMe text threads,

and sidewalk conversations, I’ve actually found that those who support sheltering homeless on winter nights outnumber those who don’t. And it’s not even close. We have a classic situation of a vocal minority showing up to meetings, combined with spineless government leaders that cater to that minority instead of doing what’s right. That’s how the wonderful “defund police” movement gained traction across the country with its outstanding outcomes so why not follow the same game plan here?

So here’s a member of the silent majority breaking their silence. Please, can we have a leader step up and let a few dozen homeless people have a warm bed 20-30 times a year? As a resident of Kaysville, I’d be proud to be the city that stepped up! Right now, I honestly feel ashamed and wonder if I made a mistake moving here from Salt Lake City (I had already crossed Draper off the list after those remarkable residents quashed a women and children shelter several years ago).

The beautiful Christian faith that the Mountain Road Church shares with many in our community includes the scripture: The First Shall be Last and the Last Shall be First. I look forward to the day when our poor, suffering homeless brothers and sisters finally get their turn to be first. But in the meantime, maybe we in Kaysville can be the First so we don’t end up being the Last… Ben Walker Kaysville

Hill Air Force Base conducted a planned 10-hour power shutdown to test backup systems and enhance resilience, ensuring mission readiness during potential power outages.

By Bailey Chism bailey.c@thecityjournals.com

Hill Air Force Base recently conducted a 10-hour planned power shutdown as part of an energy resilience readiness exercise, aiming to test its ability to stay mission-ready under challenging conditions. This intentional cut of commercial power allowed Hill to assess the performance of its backup generators, along with its energy, water, and communication systems.

“Overall, I think the exercise went very well," said Nick King, the base energy manager. “We didn’t experience any major infrastructure challenges or problems, but we did learn there are some things that could improve in a major power outage.”

According to King, all generators managed by the 75th Civil Engineer Group performed as expected. The exercise also underscored areas needing improvement, such as identifying circuits in buildings that weren’t actually on generator backup, and addressing a few generators outside of CEG maintenance. King noted that these insights allow for proactive so-

Hill AFB tests power outage readiness

lutions before a real emergency.

“The exercise revealed some minor issues in vital infrastructure requirements that once solved will provide improved base resiliency,” Peter Feng, 75th CEG director said. “As far as the Team Hill execution with mission partners, it went really well. Everyone was supportive and understood the relevance and importance of the exercise.”

The ERRE aimed to uncover any backup power gaps between Hill’s infrastructure and mission needs, while identifying ways to strengthen mission readiness. As mandated by the 2021 National Defense Authorization Act, five ERRE exercises are required each year per military department, with Hill selected for 2024.

Ensuring Hill Air Force Base remains mission-ready during a power outage is crucial for maintaining the uninterrupted flow of essential operations. The recent energy resilience readiness exercise underscored the importance of testing backup systems to ensure they function properly under real-world conditions. Power disruptions can severely impact communication, water supply, and other vital systems, potentially hindering the base’s ability to carry out its mission. By identifying and addressing any weaknesses in its infrastructure, Hill can improve its overall resilience, ensuring that it is prepared to handle any challenge while continuing to support national defense efforts. l

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Winners named in North Salt Lake photo contest

NORTH SALT LAKE—Six winners chosen for the North Salt Lake photo contest for 2024. They were honored at the city council meeting on Nov. 6.

By Tom Haraldsen t.haraldsen@mycityjournals.com

The six winners of this year’s North Salt Lake Photo Contest were recognized by city council at its Nov. 6 meeting. Three winners were chosen in both the adult and youth categories, and their winning photos were displayed on easels at the front

of council chambers before the meeting began.

Winners in the adult contest were Clif Bradford, first place; Abel Lish, second place; and Catherine Kay, third place. For the youth category, winners were Anna Feistel, first place; Josh Warner, second place; and Brooklyn Bradley, third place.

The winning photos will be hung on the walls of city hall and will remain on display until next year’s winners are chosen. Rules and information on the 2025 contest will be forthcoming and posted on the city’s website.

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AERIAL PHOTO of Hill Air Force Base. U.S. Air Force

Photo by SrA William Turnbull

HOLDING THEIR WINNING PHOTOS are, from left, Catherine Kay, Abel Lish, Clif Bradford, Mayor Brian Horrocks, chair of the Parks and Arts Advisory Board Dallas Golden, Anna Feistel and Josh Warner. Not pictured, Brooklyn Bradley.

Photo by Tom Haraldsen

What makes Bountiful ice rinks a holiday treat

COUNTY offer a glimpse at skating in the snow, surrounded by festive lights this time of year.

BOUNTIFUL—Whether you're a seasoned skater or lacing up for the first time, these top ice rinks in Davis County offer the perfect settings to glide, spin, and make winter memories with friends and family.

By Rebecca Olds rebecca.o@thecityjournals.com

These two rinks offer a range of experiences, from cozy, familyfriendly options to more of a lit-up festive experience in Davis County.

Bountiful Ice Ribbon

The “Lazy River of Ice,” as it’s been called in news coverage, is a more unique shape than anywhere else in the state. Instead of a rink, the outdoor ice ribbon leaves a path for ice skaters to follow rather than just a circle like most other ice rinks.

“I would just say that the rib -

bon is a little bit more unique atmosphere,” said Tif Miller, the Executive Director at South Davis Recreation District. “It is outdoors. So if it is snowing or things like that, you will be skating outside in the snow.”

Miller said the city decorates and creates the ambiance around the ribbon every year with lights that match different holidays including Christmas and Valentine’s Day.

About a week before the ribbon opens, the ice resurfacer will be a tell-tale sign that the crew is out preparing the ice for the season.

The ice ribbon is expected to open on Nov. 30, weather permitting.

South Davis Recreation Center

The indoor ice rink run by South Davis Recreation District, Miller said, is an equally worthwhile experience as the ice ribbon and creates a “great dynamic” between the two locations in the county with both indoor and outdoor options.

The South Davis Recreation Center is usually a little warmer than being outside, which is great for families with small children who might get cold easily.

The sheet is open to the public Monday through Friday 10 a.m. to 12 p.m., 12:15 to 2 p.m., and varying evening hours. Check the schedule online at southdavisrecreation. com. l

NSL Winter Lights Fest set for Dec. 2

Winter Lights Fest will be held at North Salt Lake City Hall on Dec.

2

By Tom Haraldsen t.haraldsen@mycityjournals.com

Aholiday tradition will continue this year with the City of North Salt Lake’s Winter Lights Fest. It will be held on Monday, Dec. 2 in the Veterans Memorial Amphitheater on the north side of city hall.

This event, which kicks off the

holiday season, begins at 6 p.m with a welcoming address from Mayor Brian Horrocks and the tree lighting in the Amphitheater. Activities will continue until 8 p.m., including a performance and sing-along with a local choral group, photo ops with Santa, face painting, hot cocoa and cookies, and visiting with friends and neighbors around the fire barrels. It’s in the city’s efforts to continue oldfashioned holiday traditions.

City Hall is located at 10 East Center Street. The event is free and open to the public. l

OUTDOOR RINKS IN DAVIS

Courtesy of South Davis Recreation District

WEATHER DEPENDENT, the Bountiful Ice Ribbon is scheduled to open at the end of November.

High school football playoffs: Bountiful moves to final four; Davis runs out of time

THE MOMENTUM CHANGING Interception by Aisake Willis #29 in the 3rd quarter of the 5A quarterfinals for Bountiful High School. Rex Walker #8 and Parker Moore #5 pave the way for the ball carrier. The Redhawks scored off this drive and move onto the semifinals with a final score of 42-35.

The Bountiful Redhawks won their quarterfinals matchup in the Class 5A state football tournament and will now play in the semifinals. Davis’ season came to an end with a loss in the quarterfinals.

By Josh McFadden joshdmcfadden@hotmail.com

The state football playoffs are down to four teams. On the Class 5A side, Bountiful is among the last contenders.

Bountiful defeated Maple Mountain 42-35 last Friday, Nov. 8, in a back-and-forth contest held on the Redhawks’ home field. Bountiful overcame a 21-14 halftime deficit and trailed 35-28 in the fourth quarter before rallying for the victory.

A year after falling in the state title game, the Redhawks are just a game away from playing for the championship again.

The 11-1 Redhawks take on 11-1 Brighton this Friday at Rice-Eccles Stadium in Salt Lake City.

To beat Maple Mountain, Bountiful needed everything it had on offense – and it got plenty from junior running back Siaki Fekitoa. He rushed 17 times for 104 yards and two touchdowns and caught a team-

Please see FOOTBALL: pg. 13

Bountiful, Woods Cross finish in top three at 5A state volleyball tourney

The Bountiful High and Woods Cross High volleyball teams made the final four of the 5A state tournament, coming in second and third, respectively.

By Catherine Garrett c.garrett@mycityjournals.com

Bountiful

The Bountiful High volleyball team entered the 5A state tournament as the top seed, having gone undefeated through 14 Region 5 matches, and swept through three opponents to reach the title game. On Nov. 8, the Redhawks lost to No. 2 Skyline 25-15, 25-20, 25-18, ending Bountiful’s 27-5 season.

“I could not be prouder of my girls,” said BHS head coach Kelsie White. “It was a full team effort this whole season and it shined through at the tournament. It didn’t end the way we wanted it to, but I wouldn’t have wanted to fight until the end with any other group.”

After a bye in the first round, the Redhawks defeated Wasatch 25-6, 2519, 25-15 Nov. 7 in the second round at Utah Valley University and then later in the day beat Timpview 25-18, 2520, 25-21 in the quarterfinals. In the semifinals Nov. 8, Bountiful swept No. 5 Northridge 25-16, 27-25, 25-17 to

500 kills for the third-place Wildcats this season.

matchup in the finals against Skyline.

Senior Taylor Harvey and junior Milika Satuala were the team’s heavy hitters this year while junior Adelaide Stevenson led the team in aces with 61 and ran the offense with over 900 assists. Defensively, Satuala and Harvey teamed up for 454 digs on the year with senior Mae Johnson recording 38 blocks at the net.

“These girls are something special and know how to work hard for each

other until the very end,” White said. “I am lucky to coach them!”

Woods Cross Woods Cross was ranked third in the 5A ranks much of the season and when the state tournament wrapped up Nov. 8 at UVU, that’s where the Wildcats finished after a 25-15, 25-15 sweep of Northridge in the third/fourth place match. Junior Avery Poulton put away 12 kills to lead the offense while she

and sophomore Zamari Christensen both had eight digs on the back line. Christensen also recorded 22 assists in their final match of the year.

At the state tournament – and after a first-round bye – Woods Cross defeated No. 14 Alta 25-15, 25-17, 25-22 Nov. 7 behind 17 kills from Poulton and 35 assists from Christensen. Junior Adia Cook and Poulton teamed up for 17 digs on the defensive side.

In the quarterfinals later that day, the Wildcats swept #6 Maple Mountain 25-11, 25-22, 25-18 with 18 kills from Poulton and four aces from sophomore Alisi Tapa’atoutai. Christensen’s 33 assists and Cook’s 14 digs were also key in the win.

In the semifinals, Woods Cross lost to eventual champion Skyline 1025, 25-18, 25-16, 25-22. Poulton had a monster match with 26 kills and 18 digs with Tapa’atoutai also adding 11 kills, four aces and three blocks. Christensen also recorded a double-double of 44 assists and 13 digs with Cook having 12 digs as well for the defense. On the season, Poulton led the team on both sides with nearly 500 kills and 350 digs. Christensen recorded 931 assists in running the offense for the 27-5 squad with the sophomore setter, Poulton and Tapa’atoutai combining for 160 of the team’s 272

Please see VOLLEYBALL: pg. 13

WOODS CROSS HIGH JUNIOR AVERY POULTON recorded nearly

Photo courtesy Josey Hilton

Photo courtesy of Michelle Socci

WXHS swimmers win quad meet; girls take sixth at Greg Fernley Invite

The Woods Cross High swimmers started off the season with a quad meet win and then traveled to St. George for the talent-packed Greg Fernley Invitational where the girls placed sixth.

By Catherine Garrett c.garrett@mycityjournals.com

Ava Glissmeyer won the 200 freestyle and 100 butterfly events at a quad meet with Viewmont, Bonneville and Roy Nov. 6 while Ammon Kamauu placed first in the 100 fly and 100 backstroke for the boys team to help the Wildcats win 143 to Viewmont’s 116. Other winners for the Vikings were Erin Clark (50 freestyle), Benjamin Cyril (200

free), Rebekah Cyril (100 back), Katie Hansen (100 free), Jane Norman (100 breaststroke), the girls 200 medley relay team of Ava Glissmeyer, Rebekah Cyril, Jane Boynton and Grace Gilbert, the girls 200 free relay team of Glissmeyer, Boynton, Rebekah Cyril, Gilbert, the girls 400 free relay team of Emily Nelson and the Hansen, Katelyn Norman, Jane Norman.

“We retained most of our varsity swimmers on the girls team and added a few new swimmers who can earn points at meets,” said head coach Andrew Bird. “Our boys team is very young but we have some promising freshman sophomores. They outperformed expectations after losing so many seniors.”

Other top-three finishers for Woods Cross were Cyril (second, 200

Individual Medley), Gilbert (second, 200 free; second, 100 fly), Maxwell Holdstock (second, 100 back; third, 100 fly), the boys 200 free relay team of Kamauu, Holdstock, Chase Miller and Sebastian James (second), Boynton (third, 200 IM), Jacob Dustin (third, 200 free), James (third, 100 breast), the girls 200 medley relay team of Avery Boynton, Katie Hansen, Jane Norman and Erin Clark (third), the boys 200 medley relay team of Kamauu, Holdstock, James and Miller (third), the girls 400 free relay team of Megan Hunter, Alyssa McBride, Mia Stoker and Elizabeth Norman (third) and the boys 400 free relay team of Dustin, Benjamin Cyril, Jacob Norman and Samuel Porter (third).

At the Greg Fernley Invitational

Nov. 8-9, the girls took sixth out of 17 schools while the boys came in 11th for an overall ninth-place showing for the program.

The girls 200 medley relay team of Glissmeyer, Rebekah Cyril, Kalli Holzer and Gilbert took first while Kamauu had a third-place finish in the 500 free and fourth in the 200 free and Glissmeyer was fourth in the 100 free. Also placing in the top 10 were the girls 200 free relay team of Rebekah Cyril, Gilbert, Boynton and Glissmeyer (fourth), the boys 200 medley relay team of Kamauu, Holdstock, Miller and James (seventh), Rebekah Cyril (eighth, 100 free), Gilbert (eighth, 200 IM) and Boynton (ninth, 50 free). l

Farmington swimmers win Region 1 Sprint meet, finish 8th at Greg Fernley Invite

The Farmington High swimming teams won its first meet of the season – the Region 1 Sprints – and then traveled to St. George and placed eighth at the Greg Fernley Invitational.

By Catherine Garrett c.garrett@mycityjournals.com

The Farmington High swimmers began their season with a firstplace finish at the Region 1 Sprints meet Nov. 5, coming out on top with 273 points – to Weber’s 233.

“Our team has some standout swimmers, but we also have a lot of depth this year, which helped us in the meet and will lead us to success this season!” said FHS head coach Stacy Edholm. “Because it was the first meet of the season, there were a lot of disqualifications with all the teams, which can be expected. There are a lot of brand new swimmers that are still learning the rules. We even had some DQs with experienced swimmers. I’m glad we’ve got that behind us, and lessons learned, so there won’t be as many in future meets.”

Sophomores Elsie Crowell won the 50 butterfly and 50 backstroke while Jack Smart both won the 50 freestyle and 50 backstroke while helping their relay teams to first-place finishes.

Edholm said seniors London Spears, Clarke Tholl, Will Farnsworth, Cannon Christensen and Jake Rizley

events at the Greg Fernley Invitational on the weekend.

had standout swims in relays and individual events. The former “fabulous freshmen” group - that are now a year older – consisting of Crowell, Smart, Owen VanSkiver and Noah Bampi also dropped time with some strong swims. “They helped push the team to victory and are representing our team well,” Edholm said.

Other top-three finishes for the Phoenix squad were the mixed 200 medley relay lineup of Crowell, Tholl, Rizley and Spears (first), the mixed 200 free relay team of Crowell, Jacie Nielson, Scott and Smart (first), the mixed 200 free relay team

of Carissa Tolman, Brennon Denos, Bronson Denos and Drew Lines (second), Rizley (second, 50 free; third, 50 fly), Scott (second, 100 Individual Medley) and Tholl (second, 50 breaststroke; third, 50 free).

“We have a whopping 70 swimmers on the team this year, and because of the depth of talent, and not just a few standout swimmers, we were able to not just win some relays and individual events, but earned a lot of second and third place finishes as well,” Edholm said.

At the Greg Fernley Invitational Nov. 8-9, Farmington finished eighth

overall behind two fifth-place showings from Crowell in the 200 IM and the 100 back. Nielson broke a school record in the 100 breast – dropping a “whopping” four seconds – to take fourth in the event.

“Our finish is pretty good, considering the extremely high caliber of talent that attended the meet. We had almost every swimmer put in a top time in this very fast swim meet with the top swimmers from Utah attending!” Edholm said. “The weekend started off with an emergency change of venue. The pool at Utah Tech had maintenance issues, so there was a last-minute change of venue. It wasn’t ideal, but all of the swimmers and families took it in stride and made it work!”

Other top-10 finishers for the Phoenix team were the boys 400 free relay team of Will Scott, Rizley, VanSkiver, Tholl (fifth), the boys 200 medley relay team of Scott, Tholl, Rizley and Smart (sixth), the boys 200 free relay team of Smart, Bampi, Max Murray and VanSkiver (eighth), Tholl (ninth, 100 breast), Smart (10th, 100 free), the girls 200 medley relay team of Crowell, Nielson, Holbrook and Spears (10th) and the girls 400 free relay team of Mia Cikara, Jacie Nielson, London Spears and Elsie Crowell (10th).

“Our team is on a roll with best times. Our travel team consisted of 33 swimmers, and out of these we had 46 individual swims with best times this meet!” Edholm said. l

Viewmont boys take first in quad meet

The Viewmont High boys came in first in a quad meet Nov. 6 at Roy High School, earning 87 points to Woods Cross’ 50.

By Catherine Garrett c.garrett@mycityjournals.com

Behind five individual event titles and two winning relays, the Viewmont High boys swimming team defeated Woods Cross, Bonneville and Roy in a quad meet at Roy High School Nov. 6. The girls came in third with the program earning a second-place showing overall – with the Wildcats

outscoring the Vikings 143 to 116.

“We have an absolute dominant boys team,” said VHS head coach Jessica Trauner. “I can’t speak highly enough about this group of boys. We have a lot returning and a very strong presence in about every event! Thomas Chamberlain is a returning Sophomore and is named a Captain this season, not only because he is a stand-out swimmer but he's also an extremely positive teammate.”

Chamberlain won the 200 Individual Medley, Isaac Hale won the 50 freestyle, Henry Helgesen took the 100 breaststroke, Gus Stockhoff won the 100 free and Andrew Webster won the

500 free while the boys 200 medley relay team of Seth Allen, John Paul Decker, Landon Hopfenbeck and Stokhoff and the boys 200 free relay team of Hale, Helgesen, Webster and Chamberlain also touched first.

Other top-three finishers were Decker (second, 500 free; third, 200 IM), Julia Jones (second, 50 freestyle; second, 500 free), the boys 200 medley relay team of Thomas Chamberlain, Henry Helgesen, Isaac Hale and Andrew Webster (second), the girls 400 free relay team of Sophie Peterson, Elle Shumway, Tempe Anderson and Kylee Smith (second), the boys 400 free relay team of John Paul Decker,

Landon Hopfenbeck, Gus Stockhoff and Jared Getz (second), Allen (third, 100 free; third, 100 back), Colette Burnham (third, 50 free), Faith Disdall (third, 100 free), Jared Getz (third, 50 free), Elle Shumway (third, 500 free) and the 200 free relay team of Veronika Paschen, Maya Wiemers, Jones and Vivienne Loose (third).

“Our girls team, while still building up, has some great young talent that will be able to help rebuild the team really well,” Trauner said. “We have a stand out freshman in Faith Dosdall who was able to establish herself as a true varsity swimmer with an outstanding season opener. l

FARMINGTON HIGH SOPHOMORE ELSIE CROWELL won two individual events – while swimming a leg on two winning relays – at the Region 1 Sprint event this week while also placing fifth in two

Photo courtesy Stacy Edholm

Davis High girls swimmers take third in first two meets, team places fifth at Cedar Invite

The Davis High girls swimmers started the season with two thirdplace finishes. The boys and girls squads then came in fifth of 14 teams at the Cedar Invitational Nov. 9.

By Catherine Garrett c.garrett@mycityjournals.com

The Davis High swimmers began the season at Box Elder Nov. 4 with the girls taking third and the boys coming in fifth.

“It was an exciting first swim meet with tons of best times!” said DHS head coach Kit Barker, particularly noting the boys 200 freestyle race with Sam Landheim pulling out a tight race on the anchor leg against Box Elder. Also in the lineup of the event were Bryson Bernhardt, Colin Bennett and Jonah Hender.

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high five passes for 74 yards and three more scores. Quarterback Emerson Geilman was huge too, throwing for 241 yards and four touchdowns and rushing 10 times for 67 yards.

Bountiful didn’t lead until there was 1:43 to play in the game when Fekitoa crossed the goal line on a 30yard run. A little more than eight minutes earlier, he hauled in a 26-yard TD pass from Geilman. Fekitoa’s other touchdown run was an 8-yarder in the first quarter. He also had TD receptions of 5 and 10 yards. Geilman hooked up with Brock McSwain from 29 yards out in the third quarter as well.

The Bountiful defense had a tough time containing Maple Mountain’s attack. Still, junior Connor Mertz made 16 tackles, and junior Dawson Allsop had nine tackles and a sack. Another junior, Aisake Willis, had an interception for the Redhawks.

Though the Redhawks have had some blowout wins, they’ve also been clutch in close contests. This was the fourth time this year Bountiful prevailed in a game decided by a touchdown or less this season.

The semifinal against Brighton will be a big test for both teams.

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aces. Tapa’atoutai also led the team in blocks with 39.

Viewmont

No. 17 Viewmont lost to 16thseeded Wasatch 25-16, 25-19, 31-29 in the first round of the 5A state tournament Nov. 5.

Wasatch came out of the gate with a fire in their feet for some great defense,” said VHS head coach Karl Lippa. “We were not able to generate many offensive opportunities with pressure from their serve and defense. They took the lead early in set one and we could not recover. In the second set we made some adjustments and started playing better. I felt our serving was strong to start off the second set, and we had a lead around the midway point in the set but then they came on strong with some serves and attack,

Other top-10 finishes were Bernhardt (second, 50 free; third, 100 free), Landheim (fourth, 50 free; fifth, 100 free), Nahlia Stewart (fourth, 50 free; fifth, 100 free), Kate Whitlock (fifth, 50 free; sixth, 100 free), Lilly Wood (sixth, 400 free; 10th, 200 free), Colin Bennett (eighth, 200 free; 10th, 100 butterfly), Chloe DeMasters (eighth, 100 fly), Ella Edwards (10th, 100 fly), Jonah Hender (10th, 100 breaststroke), Helen Barber (10th, 100 breast) and Lucas Prince (10th, 50 free).

“We are very proud of our JV Swimmers for conquering their fears and swimming their hearts out!” Barker said.

In the Region Sprint Trials Nov. 5, the girls placed third and the boys came in fourth. “It was fun to sprint the shorter distances in the different strokes and to mix the girls and boys in the relays!” Barker said. “We

The Bengals, out of Region 6, shared the league crown with Olympus and West. Their only loss of the year was to Olympus, 13-0. Brighton boasts a strong defense that allows just nine points a game and hasn’t given up more than 21 points in a game. Brighton has posted five shutouts on the year. Meanwhile, Bountiful scores 35.7 points a game and has one of the most productive offenses in the state.

The winner of the Bountiful –Brighton game will face the winner of Roy and Timpview in the 5A championship game at Rice-Eccles Stadium on Nov. 21.

Davis

The Darts ran into a formidable opponent in their quarterfinals game last week.

Davis’ season came to a close with a 49-32 defeat at Skyridge. The 10-2 Falcons went on a 35-8 run in the second half to rally and pull away from Davis. The Darts finish the 2024 campaign with an 8-4 mark.

Things looked good for the Darts early.

A brilliant first quarter saw Davis go up 14-0. Tradon Bessinger threw a 62-yard touchdown pass to Tyson Baggett just 2:15 into the game. Jax-

and we couldn't recover as quickly as we would have wanted. The third set we rotated our line up a few rotations back, and we had some great momentum. We had about five set points at the end of the set but Wasatch worked to stay in the match. I was proud of the team for fighting off a few match points, and we had some opportunities that our younger players can learn from in future seasons in always trying to play to win.”

Sophomore Klancee Larsen led the Vikings this season with 189 kills with junior Miya Edgington running the offense with 358 assists. Edgington and senior Pearl Johnson both recorded 30 aces to lead from the serving line. On the defensive side, junior Addi Pinnock had 170 digs and sophomore Summer Dirkmaat had 37 blocks.

“At the end of the season, I am pleased with the growth the team made through many aspects of adversity, injuries, and unique situations that ap-

had some fast times and some huge drops! Many of our JV swimmers conquered their fears and swam something other than freestyle!”

At the Cedar City Invitational Nov. 8-9, the girls and boys teams came in fifth overall of the 14 schools competing.

“We had the best cheering squad during each race which upped the excitement and I think made a huge difference in results!” Barker said. “Many swimmers dropped times and many swam events they did not want to, but persevered – gotta love the 200 IM, 100 fly and 500 free!”

Those finishing in the top six –and receiving awards – for the Darts were Stewart (second, 50 free), the girls 400 free relay team of Jane Bassett, Edwards, Wood and Whitlock (third), Bernhardt (fourth, 200 free; 100 backstroke), Wood (fourth, 200 free; sixth, 500 free), Bassett (sixth, 100 back) and Landheim

ton Itaaheau then scored on a 2-yard TD run with 1:51 to play in the first quarter. Skyridge scored two touchdowns in the second quarter, but Davis countered with 10 points to remain ahead at the break, 24-14. Finn Garff drilled a 22-yard field goal, and Bessinger completed a 6-yard touchdown pass to Bode Sparrow.

It was all Skyridge in the final 24 minutes.

Four consecutive touchdowns and successful extra points put the Falcons up 42-24 with 7:43 to play in the game. Bessinger and Itaaheau connected from 33 yards out, followed by a successful two-point conversion. Though this narrowed the gap to 4234, only 5:46 remained. Skyridge held onto the ball and scored again to seal the win.

Bessinger had a fantastic game, capping an incredible junior season. He threw for 434 yards and three touchdowns on 64% passing. He ended the year with a state-high 42 touchdown passes – and he’ll be back next season.

Three Darts eclipsed 100 yards in receptions. Itaaheau led the way with 136 yards and a score on 12 catches. Sparrow had a score to go along with 131 yards on nine catches. Baggett put up 104 yards and a score on six

peared throughout various parts of the season,” Lippa said. “One of our best skills this year was our serving, and it was a breath of fresh air to have all servers go back to the line with a confidence that stretched through the entire team. This was one of the best serving percentage teams I have ever coached. I enjoyed watching the growth of so many of the players throughout the season.”

Lippa will be stepping down as the

(sixth, 50 free).

“Many new friendships were formed and these kids know how to have fun!” Barker said. “Our principal visited us on Friday and mentioned how impressed she was with all of them and that swimming has the best kids! I wholeheartedly agreed with her!”

This season, the DHS team will be led by seven seniors in Whitlock, Bassett, Bernhardt, Landheim, Hener, Taylor Johnson and Austin Perry; five juniors – Stewart, Wood, Edwards, Bennett and Natalie Karren; and sophomores Barber, Prince and Logan Wong.

“Our main goal is to come together as a team and bring out the best in each other by lifting each other up and seeing the positive in everything from practices to meets to school life to everything!” said Barker. l

receptions.

Davis struggled on the ground and in controlling Skyridge’s ground attack. The Darts had a net -15 yards rushing, while Skyridge amassed 381 yards, with three players going over 100 yards. Defensively, Ethan Lockwood paced the Darts with 12 tackles. Cooper Harsin and Cole Clark each had 11, while Sparrow had 10 tackles and an interception, giving him a productive day on both sides of the ball. This was the third season in a row in which Davis lost in the state quarterfinals.

With Bessinger coming back, the Darts could be a team to watch next season. In addition to leading the entire state in passing touchdowns, Bessinger threw for 3,674 yards on 65% passing. His yardage was also No. 1 in the state. Bessinger threw only five interceptions all year. Four Darts had at least 41 catches this season. Sparrow had 61 catches for 994 yards and 16 touchdowns (second in the state); Baggett had 55 grabs for 900 yards and 10 touchdowns; Itaaheau had 52 catches for a team-best 968 yards and eight touchdowns; and Owen Talbot had 41 receptions for 307 yards and two scores. Baggett is a junior, so he will return. Itaaheau and Sparrow are just sophomores. l

girls coach following this 9-16 season. “I believe in Viewmont volleyball, and I have always believe in Viewmont,” he said. “The program deserves someone who can devote the full energy and time to making it what it can be again. I am excited to support the girls program as a volunteer and an avid fan. Viewmont is a great school to be, and I am excited to see the future success for whomever takes over the role.” l

VOLLEYBALL

By Verlene Johnson verlene.j@mycityjournal.com

The long-standing tradition of having Morgan veterans visit the school classrooms, continued this year, despite not having school on Veterans Day.

Veterans in the schools

Morgan Middle School not only had veterans visit their classrooms Nov. 4 to talk about their military experience, they held their Veterans Day assembly in which not only veterans but the community is invited to. Every student in the school participates in this assembly whether it be through spoken word or song. This

year’s guest speaker was Colonel Jim Brown.

To avoid conflicting with MMS’s assembly, Morgan High School and Mountain Green Middle School invited the veterans to their schools prior to the event.

MHS SBOs hosted their traditional breakfast for Veterans on Fri-

day, Nov. 8.

MGMS enjoys hosting veterans in the classroom every year. On Nov. 7, students were given the opportunity to hear how these veterans served their countries and provide the freedoms Americans have. l

LEFT TO RIGHT - Van Nelson, Bill Petty, Harvey Day, Robert Fair, Royal Lamb, Jim Nickerson, Roger Price, Jimmy Jones, Bill Springer, Sue Springer, Pat Shuldberg, Steve Smith, Alan Turner, Larry Phelps.

SUE SPRINGER with MGMS students. JIMMY JONES

VETERANS ARE WELCOMED to the school by breakfast from the SBOs. VETERANS at the MHS breakfast.

STEVE PENTZ Shasta Breshears, Kristal Turner and Nikkole Malan.

COLOR GUARD at the MMS assembly.

MMS VETERANS ASSEMBLY.

Colonel Jim Brown talks to a class at MMS. Brown was also the guest speaker at the assembly.

Courtesy photos

In the 3A semifinals, big plays lead to the Trojans 42-28 win over Manti

HERRIMAN—No. 1 Morgan avenges last year’s semifinal loss to the Templars, and advances to the 3A championship game against No. 2 Richfield.

By Brian Shaw b.shaw@mycityjournals.com

In a game the Morgan Trojans football team had to have Friday Nov. 8, they got it in a 42-28 win over Manti at Zions Bank Stadium.

“We are thankful for the opportunity to play another week of football,” said Morgan head coach Jared Barlow after the 3A semifinal victory. “Manti is a great team and were very well prepared.”

Time after time, the Trojans benefited from big plays against Manti.

Late in the third quarter with the score tied 28-28, the offense was clicking. Senior quarterback Beck Sheffield rolled to his left and found big Ben Russell for a 23-yard pass inside Manti territory.

From there, senior running back Drew Korth carried the ball four times in a row before Lincoln Gilson took two consecutive handoffs, the last from three yards out, to give Morgan a 35-28 lead.

On Manti’s next possession, the Templars threw the ball into the end zone, hoping for six – twice.

But, junior Jake Hansen high pointed the first throw, batting it down. Following several chunk plays for short gains by Manti, the Trojans

SENIOR BECK SHEFFIELD runs for a 16-yard touchdown during Morgan's 42-28 win over Manti at the 3A semifinals Friday, Nov. 8.

ferocious defense forced offensive penalties. From the Morgan 22-yard line, senior co-captain Miller Beardall made a leaping interception for the Trojans, who fumbled the ball right back to Manti.

Three plays later, Manti hurtled the ball down the sideline toward that same end zone that Hansen again high pointed, this time for an interception that was twice as nice for the Trojans.

Over the final 14 minutes, the Trojans handed the ball to Korth, their workhorse, another eight times for a total of 28 as they chewed up the clock. On a 125-yard day on the ground for the senior, the Trojans leaned on their running game to slam

courtesy of Jessica Jorgensen

the door on any comeback bid that Manti may have had.

As the fourth quarter got underway, Korth and Gilson shared the bulk of the carries on the final scoring drive Morgan needed. Gilson grabbed the ball and on his second try, bulled across the goal line for a 42-28 Trojan lead with 10:01 left to play in this 3A semifinal.

If not for those big chunk plays on offense and the pivotal interceptions that each led to second half points for Morgan, it may have been a tighter ballgame.

“Our team came together, fought through some adversity and did what it took to play one more week,” said

Coach Barlow.

In the first half, Morgan [120] took an entire quarter and some change to score. It finally cashed in with a 4-yard TD pass from Sheffield to senior Boston Zack with 10:55 left before halftime.

On the ensuing drive, the Trojans recovered a fumble caused by senior Abram Anderton’s helmet at the Manti 30. That led to a 1-yard plunge from Korth, three plays later. Manti answered back twice in the quarter, but another TD run from Korth and a 16-yard TD scamper from Sheffield gave the Trojans a slim 28-21 lead they would not relinquish the rest of the way.

For Morgan, Gilson had 150 yards receiving and 40 yards rushing. Sheffield had 292 yards passing on 18 completions and a passing TD. He connected with junior Jack Hurd six times for 35 yards, while Russell had four receptions for 81 yards.

On defense, junior Jace Nye led Morgan with 10 tackles while senior Carter Meibos collected eight –two resulting in losses. Four Trojan players combined for five sacks in a must-win game for Morgan, who now advances to play Richfield in the 3A championship game at SUU this Saturday.

“Richfield hasn’t lost a game in two years, so we will have our work cut out for us,” said Coach Barlow. “They are physical and know how to win, but we are grateful for the opportunity to go and compete against them.” l

Morgan swim team dives into season with strong performances

MORGAN—The Morgan swim team opened their season Nov. 6, 2024 with a meet at Union High School. Of the 41 swimmers on the team, 21 are new this year. Two days later, the Trojans traveled to Ogden for a Region 13 Invitational. Times continued to drop as the swimmers put in their miles.

By Liisa London Mecham holaprivet@yahoo.com

Morgan’s swim team opened their season Nov. 6, with a meet in Roosevelt against Union, and followed it up with a Region 13 Invitational at Ogden two days later. The team, coached by Kerrie Gordon and new assistant coach Mary Ann Russell, saw impressive improvements from the first to second meet.

With 21 new swimmers, the team has grown to 41 athletes. Without a home pool, Morgan’s dedicated team puts in the miles in the pool and on the road just to attend practice.

Highlights of the opening meet at Union High School include Relyk Dorius dropping seven seconds off his 200 free time, and Levi Sill shaving six seconds off his 200 IM time and 2.8 seconds off his 100 breaststroke. In addition, Joel Wilkinson improved his 50 free time by 1.5 seconds.

Carmen Kerr’s debut in the 100 butterfly clocked in at 1:13.08. seven seconds faster than any other girl on the team. Aadrie Little and Daxin Witte both cut four seconds from their 100 free times. In the 500 free, Lizzy Bess dropped a huge 19 seconds off her 500 free time, and teammate Jayce Skidmore dropped 11 seconds off her 500 free time.

The meet wrapped up with “fun” relays, including the T-shirt, kick board, and corkscrew relays.

On Friday, Nov. 8, the Morgan swim team competed in the Region 13 Invitational at Ogden High School, facing off against all of Region 13 and St. Joseph’s as well.

More times dropped during the meet as swimmers continue to demonstrate rapid progress in the pool. Region 13 Invitational Highlights:

• Levi Sill cut 16 seconds off his 200 free time and 3.5 seconds

THE 2024-2025 MORGAN swim team gained 21 new swimmers this year for a total of 41 athletes. After two meets, the swimmers are showing impressive gains in the pool.

from his 100 fly.

• Carmen Kerr swam her first 200 IM in 2:32.72 on, only 0.18 seconds shy of the school record. Morgan Swim Meet Coordinator Jared Noorda predicts she will break the school record this year.

• Aadrie Little trimmed three seconds from her 50 free time.

• Freshman Gavin Lemon swam his first 50 free in under 30 seconds with a time of 28.99.

• The girls 400 free relay

dropped an impressive 20 seconds from their time they recorded at Union on Wednesday.

The Trojans swam in a meet against Ogden on Nov. 14 and will join the Region Relays at Ben Lomond right before Thanksgiving break on Nov. 26. With a packed schedule through December and January, the team is primed for success as they prepare for the state championships on Feb. 7-8, 2025, at BYU. l

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EFECAN ATAR sets to start his 50 free race. Morgan’s team continues to grow under the coaching of Kerrie Gordon and her new assistant coach, Mary Ann Russell. Photos courtesy of Jared Noorda

XC season wraps up for Trojans

MORGAN—Morgans’ Cross

Country runners all improved their times from 2023 at the 3A State Championships. The girls team improved from 11th to 8th this year, and the boys team took fifth for the second consecutive year.

By Liisa London Mecham holaprivet@yahoo.com

The Morgan High School cross country teams competed at the 3A State Cross Country Championships at Sugar House Park on Wednesday, Oct. 30, 2024. The boys team arrived fresh off a Region 13 Title and with senior EJ Lee as the top Region 13 runner. They aimed to contend for a state title in a highly competitive field, while the girls team sought to improve on their 11th-place finish from 2023.

Despite a day that began with snow and ended in sun, the cold,

wet conditions persisted throughout. For the boys team, the race didn’t unfold as planned, and they finished fifth overall, mirroring last year’s result. Canyon View, Grantsville, Ogden, and Carbon placed ahead of them.

The girls team achieved an impressive improvement, climbing to eighth place in 2024. Each returning runner who competed at state in 2023 significantly bettered their time. Carbon claimed the team title, overcoming Emery, Richfield, Union, and Canyon View.

Sophomore Alexis Cox led the girls with a 13th-place finish (20:22.82), nearly a minute faster than her 2023 time and advancing from her 23rd-place finish last year.

Sophomore Brooklyn Guymon, competing in her first state championship, scored second for Morgan, finishing 24th in 21:26.78. Senior Brooke Williford followed closely, placing 25th in 21:33.81. Williford’s performance reflected a notable improvement – she dropped

almost two minutes from her 2023 time, advancing from 58th place.

Senior Brooklyn Hill, also made improvements, reducing her 2023 time by about two minutes and finishing 31st with a time of 21:51.35, up from 63rd last year.

Freshman Ingrid Campbell rounded out the top five, finishing the course in 22:46.38 to place 57th.

Juniors Joesi Kelly (23:19.56) and Reese Richardson (23:25.77) ran sixth and seventh for Morgan. Richardson’s performance was especially remarkable; she shaved over two minutes off her previous year’s time and improved her placement by 15 spots.

For the boys team, each runner bettered both their times and placements from 2023, helping them secure fifth place overall. Senior EJ Lee led the way, finishing fifth individually with a time of 16:16.23. He improved from his 8th-place finish last year, trimming almost 20 seconds from his 2023 time.

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NOTICE OF PROPOSED TAX INCREASE

Davis County Animal Care

The Davis County Animal Care is proposing to increase its property tax revenue.

-The Davis County Animal Care tax on a $578,000 residence would increase from $22.57 to $35.44, which is $12.87 per year.

-The Davis County Animal Care tax on a $578,000 business would increase from $41.04 to $64.44, which is $23.40 per year.

-If the proposed budget is approved, Davis County Animal Care would increase its property tax budgeted revenue by 57.02% above last year's property tax budgeted revenue excluding eligible new growth.

All concerned citizens are invited to a public hearing on the tax increase.

PUBLIC HEARING

Date/Time:

12/3/2024 6:30 pm or immediately following the 2025 DC Budget Hearing (scheduled for 6:00 pm)

ern (15:35.51), Ogden’s Bradley Ekstrom (15:48.02), and Canyon View’s Thomas Daniels and Logan Hadley finished ahead of him.

Senior Maverick Guymon, the second scorer for the Trojans, placed 13th with a time of 16:44.53, a 23-second improvement that boosted him from 21st place last year. Junior Henry Rose, the third scorer, finished in 17:24.81, eight seconds faster than his 2023 time.

Senior Esplan McClellan had a standout race, nearly a minute faster than last year. He placed 42nd with a time of 17:37.51, climbing from his 75th-place finish in 2023. Junior Jonas Archibald, the fifth scorer, finished in 17:39.41, shaving nearly 10 seconds off his 2023 time.

Juniors Enoch Johnson (17:45.53) and sophomore Caleb Lewis (18:30.30) rounded out the team’s performance at state, contributing to a memorable season for the Trojans. l

Location:

Davis County Admin Building 61 South Main St. Rm 303 Farmington, Utah 84025

To obtain more information regarding the tax increase, citizens may contact Davis County Animal Care at 801-444-2200.

FIRE DEPARTMENT’S TWO most recent apparatus, Engine 121 and Ladder

Morgan Fire Department celebrates tradition with fire truck Push-in Ceremony

MORGAN—Helping with a long standing tradition, Morgan Fire Department invited the community to push in their new fire engine.

By Verlene Johnson verlene.j@mycityjournal.com

After months of preparing their new engine, Morgan Fire Department pushed Engine 121, a 2024 Pierce Saber Pumper, into the fire station and into service.

The push-in ceremony is a timehonored tradition in the fire service, dating back to the era of horse-drawn fire wagons. Since horses couldn’t back up, firefighters would manually push their rigs back into the station. Today, the ritual marks the arrival of a

new piece of equipment, symbolizing its service to both the department and the community.

In honor of those early firefighters, the Morgan Fire Department invited the community to join in pushing the new engine into Station 121 on Saturday, Nov. 9. Allowing the community to be part of the push-in symbolizes that the new engine belongs not just to the firefighters, but to the entire community it serves.

“This new engine represents more than just new equipment – it’s a commitment to serving our community with the best resources available,” said Chief Boyd Carrigan. Before the pushin, Carrigan thanked the community they are so very proud to serve. He also thanked those who worked to to make this all possible: his officer staff, the Morgan County Commissioners,

Fire Marshall Dave Rich, Deputy Fire

Chief Shawn Waller, Deputy EMS

Chief Erica White along with all the EMT providers and Firefighting Staff. After additional remarks from Waller and White, who expressed gratitude for their well-trained firefighters and EMS workers, Carrigan said, "Let's get this engine home and ready for service!" Community members, along with firefighters, pushed Engine 121 as Firefighter Spenser Johnson steered the truck into its new home.

Although Engine 121 had responded to calls prior to the ceremony, just 15 minutes after being officially placed in service, firefighters were paged to an emergency. Engine 121 quickly pulled out of Station 121, marking its first official response. The community had the opportunity to witness firsthand the speed and efficiency with which their firefighters respond to calls. l

MORGAN

121.

Photos by Averyella Johnson

FIRE FIGHTERS along with the community push Engine 121 into service.

LEFT TO RIGHT: Deputy Fire Chief Shawn Waller, Deputy EMS Chief Erica White and Chief Boyd Carrigan say a few words before the push-in.

NOTICE TO WATER USERS

The applications below were filed with the Division of Water Rights in Beaver County. These are informal proceedings per Rule 655-6-2. Protests concerning an application must be legibly written or typed, contain the name and mailing address of the protesting party, STATE THE APPLICATION NUMBER PROTESTED, CITE REASONS FOR THE PROTEST, and REQUEST A HEARING, if desired. Also, A $15 FEE MUST BE INCLUDED FOR EACH APPLICATION PROTESTED. Protests must be filed with the Division of Water Rights on or before Dec. 5, 2024 either electronically using the Division`s on-line Protest of Application form, by hand delivery to a Division office, or by mail at PO Box 146300, Salt Lake City, UT 84114-6300. Please visit waterrights.utah.gov or call (801)538-7240 for additional information.

EXTENSION(S)

31-2298 (A30757): Bountiful City Corporation is/are filing an extension for 2 cfs from groundwater (Bountiful Area) for DOMESTIC; MUNICIPAL: In Bountiful; COMMERCIAL: Within service area of Bountiful City; INDUSTRIAL: Within service area of Bountiful City; OTHER: Incidental irrigation.

Teresa Wilhelmsen, P.E.

State Engineer

Publishing: 11/8/2024, 11/15/2024

PUBLIC NOTICE

The Utah Division of Wildlife Resources (DWR) proposes a land purchase involving a 318.5-acre parcel of land in Morgan County within the East Canyon Wildlife Management Area (WMA). The 318.5 acres will be incorporated into the WMA and managed for wildlife habitat and hunting opportunities for the public. DWR intends to utilize federal funds through the US Fish and Wildlife Service, which requires the property to be used for the purpose of big game winter range. Once acquired, the property will be managed in accordance to the existing Habitat Management Plan. If you would like to comment on this proposed land purchase, please send your written correspondence to: Kate Richardson (katerichardson@utah.gov), DWR, PO Box 146301 Salt Lake City, Utah 84114-6301.

Publishing: 11/8/2024, 11/15/2024

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE

The following described property will be sold at public auction to the highest bidder, payable in lawful money of the United States at the time of sale, at the front steps of the main entrance of the Davis County – Bountiful District Court, 805 South Main, Bountiful, UT 84010 on December 6, 2024, at 9:00 a.m. (MT) of said day, for the purpose of foreclosing that certain Trust Deed, Entry No. 3483181 , originally executed by Rocky Mountain Glass Company Limited Liability Company as trustor, in favor of US Title as the initial trustee, covering the following real property located in Davis County, Utah and more particularly described as follows:

Unit 4-4D, GATEWAY PARK PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT AMENDED, Woods Cross City, Davis County, Utah according to the Official Plat thereof.

APN: 06-232-0012

The current beneficiaries of the Trust Deed are Actium Loan Management LLC, Actium High Yield Loan Fund V LLC, Actium High Yield Loan Fund VI LLC, and Actium High Yield Loan Fund VII LLC and the record owner of the property as of the recording of the notice of default is Rocky Mountain Glass Company Limited Liability Company . Carson Heninger Attorney for Greenberg Traurig, LLP, Successor Trustee Publishing: 11/8/2024, 11/15/2024, 11/22/2024

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING AND BONDS TO BE ISSUED

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pursuant to the provisions of the Local Government Bonding Act, Title 11, Chapter 14, Utah Code Annotated 1953, as amended (the “Act”), that on October 9, 2024, the Board of Trustees (the “Board”) of Bountiful Irrigation District, Utah (the “Issuer”), adopted a resolution (the “Resolution”) in which it authorized the issuance of the Issuer’s Water Revenue Bonds, Series 2025 (to be issued in one or more series and with such other series or title designation(s) as may be determined by the Issuer) (collectively, the “Bonds”) and provided for a public hearing to be called to receive input from the public with respect to (a) the issuance of the Bonds and (b) any potential economic impact that the Project described herein to be financed with the proceeds of the Bonds may have on the private sector.

TIME, PLACE AND LOCATION OF PUBLIC HEARING

The Issuer shall hold a public hearing on December 4, 2024, at the hour of 6:00 p.m. at the Issuer’s offices located at 995 South 500 West, Bountiful, Utah. The purpose of the hearing is to receive input from the public with respect to (a) the issuance of that portion of the Bonds issued under the Act and (b) any potential economic impact that the Project to be financed with the proceeds of that portion of the Bonds issued under the Act may have on the private sector. All members of the public are invited to attend and participate.

PURPOSE FOR ISSUING THE BONDS

The Bonds will be issued for the purpose of (a) financing all or a portion of the costs of improvements to the Issuer’s water system (the “System”), including the installation of secondary water meters, and all related improvements (collectively, the “Project”) and (b) paying costs of issuance of the Bonds.

PARAMETERS OF THE BONDS

The Issuer intends to issue the Bonds in the aggregate principal amount of not more than Two Million Seven Hundred Thousand Dollars ($2,700,000), to mature in not more than sixteen (16) years from their date or dates, to be sold at a price not less than ninety-eight percent (98%) of the total principal amount thereof, and bearing interest at a rate or rates not to exceed two percent (2.00%) per annum. The Bonds are to be issued and sold by the Issuer pursuant to the Resolution, including as part of said Resolution, and a Supplemental Master Resolution of the Issuer (the “Supplemental Master Resolution”) which was before the Board in substantially final form at the time of the adoption of the Resolution and said Supplemental Master Resolution is to be executed by the Issuer in such form and with such changes thereto as shall be approved by the Issuer; provided that the principal amount, interest rate or rates, maturity, and discount

of the Bonds will not exceed the maximums set forth above. The Issuer reserves the right to not issue the Bonds for any reason and at any time up to the issuance of the Bonds.

REVENUES PROPOSED TO BE PLEDGED

The Bonds are special limited obligations of the Issuer payable from the net revenues of the System.

OUTSTANDING BONDS SECURED BY REVENUES

Other than the proposed Series 2025 Bonds, the Issuer currently has $3,643,000 principal amount of bonds outstanding secured by the net revenues of the System.

OTHER OUTSTANDING BONDS OF THE ISSUER

Additional information regarding the Issuer’s outstanding bonds may be found in the Issuer’s financial report (the “Financial Report”) at: https://reporting.auditor.utah.gov/ searchreport/s/. For additional information, including any information more recent than as of the date of the Financial Report, please contact Kirk Gough, General Manager (801) 295-5573.

TOTAL ESTIMATED COST OF BONDS

Based on the Issuer’s current plan of finance and a current estimate of interest rates, the total principal and interest cost of the Bonds to be issued under the Act to finance the Project, if held until maturity, is $ 3,181,500.

A copy of the Resolution and the Supplemental Master Resolution are on file in the office of the Secretary/Clerk, 995 South 500 West, Bountiful, Utah where they may be examined during regular business hours of the Secretary/Clerk from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday, for a period of at least thirty (30) days from and after the date of publication of this notice.

NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that a period of thirty (30) days from and after the date of the publication of this notice is provided by law during which any person in interest shall have the right to contest the legality of the Resolution, the Supplemental Master Resolution or the Bonds, or any provision made for the security and payment of the Bonds, and that after such time, no one shall have any cause of action to contest the regularity, formality, or legality thereof for any cause whatsoever.

DATED this October 9, 2024.

/s/David Toone

Secretary/Clerk

Publishing: 11/15/2024

County Food Pantry in need of donations

Thanksgiving and Christmas is a time when people donate to many causes to make sure people have what they need for the holidays including food and the general necessities. However, according to Cindy McKee, director of the Morgan Food Pantry, there has been a steady increase in families needing assistance from the Morgan County Food Pantry in the past several months. Following is a list of the most needed items

• Turkeys

• Instant mashed potatoes

• Gravy mix

• Frozen pies

• Rolls

• Butter

• Monetary donations or gift cards to Ridleys, Lees, Winco and Walmart are also appreciated.

Donations can be dropped off at 49 West 150 North. If you are in need of assistant contact McKee at 801-829-3461.

“As always, THANK YOU for your continued support” Morgan

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County Commission gets clarification on sprinkler requirements

MORGAN COUNTY—Sprinkler systems are necessary because Morgan County has few fire resources, fire chief says.

By Linda Petersen l.petersen@mycityjournals.com

In March the Morgan County Commission enacted an ordinance presented to them by Fire Chief Boyd Carrigan mandating sprinkler systems in bigger new homes. In the time since county commissioners had enough questions that they devoted a work session to the issue on Oct. 29 and met with Carrigan, Utah Deputy Fire Marshal John Richie and Morgan County Marshal Dave Rich.

Commissioners say they thought the requirements were absolute for all counties but have since learned that in other counties – such as Wasatch and Cache – requirements are different.

“When this was presented to us … the interpretation or understanding that I had personally was that this had to be done and not only had to be done but it was by ordinance, by international fire code had to be done – every county, every city, doesn’t matter who, we don’t care who you are – this is the number and it has to be done,” Commissioner Jared Anderson said.

In the discussion, commissioners learned that the authority having jurisdiction could be more lenient if it has more fire services available to residents.

“There’s not a one size that fits all and that’s why having an authority having jurisdiction who understands the equipment that they have, the staffing that they have, the ability to respond to fires they can make those determinations,” Morgan County Attorney Garrett Smith responded. “I think what Chief Carrigan is saying is we’re already underserved and we’re building and there’s high demand for building like crazy and so do we continue to exacerbate a terrible problem without having some mitigating efforts being done?”

Wasatch County was brought up by Anderson as an example of a county that only requires sprinkler systems for structures above 10,000 square feet. However, Wasatch County Fire has many more resources than Morgan County, Commissioner Robert McConnell pointed out including “a chief, three assistant chiefs, four battalion chiefs and multiple captains,” he said. “They have multiple firehouses dispersed throughout their county. They do have a fire impact fee and they’re building another main firehouse. So they have a lot more resources in their full-time department to fight fire than we have with our single station.”

One concern is the cost of such

sprinkler systems which can easily reach $30,000 a resident told commissioners. The resident is building a new home which is 1,400 feet above the sprinkler system threshold, commissioners said.

“These people are moving into our county, right?” Carrigan responded. “They expect us to provide fire service; we can’t provide fire service if we have to haul water so much… If we have to haul water then it puts a huge burden on us, on the taxpayers. We have to now buy more water tenders, and we have to have a place to put these water tenders. So we have to build more buildings; more cost of the tax payers versus the person moving in. Yes it’s $30,000 but at least now we have some fire protection.”

Commissioner Matt Wilson, who said he has seen very few house fires in Morgan County in his lifetime, asked if all these safeguards are really necessary.

“We all have risk in our lives,” he said. “We have to take a certain amount of risk and say ‘Here we go;’ we can’t have big brother always watching over us and taking care of us we. We try and have to use our common sense and say, ‘This is what I feel like I can do.’ And that’s why some of the residents say ‘I’ll sign something; you know for crying out loud I’m not that dumb. I can handle my own situations.’”

If such a home does not comply with code, no insurance company is

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going to insure it, Carrigan responded. “That’s why these codes are in place and again it puts a burden on the taxpayer. His house catches on fire all our apparatus has to go out. The taxpayer has to pay for all this apparatus, all this manpower and again, if his house catches fire and let’s say it’s close enough to another house to catch on fire now the burden’s on that or it moves from the home to the wildland and now the taxpayers have to pay a lot of money to put out the wildland fire.”

Commissioners also talked about implementing a fire impact fee, something Morgan County had in the past but does not now have in place.

At the conclusion of the discussion, Carrigan agreed to bring back information to the commissioners on the requirements other counties have along with their resources, so that commissioners could answer questions from residents.

I think our biggest problem, our biggest issue is that we have constituents that come to us and say, ‘We feel like you’re being arbitrary with us,’ and we’d really love to have some good data to say, ‘You know I can understand your feelings. This is why the ordinance is the way it is, and you know, let’s work on a plan to try to change that,’” Commission Chair Mike Newton said. l

Wasatch Shooters Association seeks to manage Morgan gun range

MORGAN COUNTY—A shooters association hopes to have a new home in Morgan County.

By Linda Petersen l.petersen@mycityjournals.com

Afterthe closure of the Davis County Gun Range to the public in August, the Wasatch Shooters Association has been looking for a home. They’re hoping to find it in Morgan County. On Oct. 29 association president Edward Welch approached the Morgan County Commission about taking over management of the Morgan County Gun Range.

With more than 700 members, the association already has a $2 million liability policy, along with a rider policy for its range masters, Welch said. They could manage the gun range for up to seven days a week and significantly increase the revenue over what the county is making on the range; they would offer Morgan County residents a discount, he said.

If county officials are open to the

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possibility, it’s an “option for more people to come and drive traffic to Morgan as well,” Welch said.

With the increased distance for his members to travel to the Morgan range, Welch expects he will lose some members but will retain about 500 he estimated.

“We would cover all the expenses of the site 100 percent; the county would not be liable for any maintenance, any upkeep, any changes that I propose,” he said.

Such changes could include increasing the range size to 100 yards (it’s 50 yards now), making it a U shape with 10-foot-high dirt berms, and adding pistol ranges on the north along with skeet and trap shooting.

The association would also construct an enclosed facility over the existing benches with a canopy and heaters so it could be used year-round, Welch said. “We are a nonprofit organization so all the money stays in the company and in the organization and is used to improve the site, he said. We have a lot of assets now; we would bring up targets and benches

and things like that.”

With these improvements the range could be used “for training exercises for the police and for county officials or those in any other law enforcement that wanted a range that they could utilize,” Welch said.

In the discussion Commissioner Matt Wilson brought up the noise nearby homes could be subject to from the range.

“I guess my biggest concern would be the noise for the neighbors next door,” he said. “I don’t know how you could mitigate that or not, but we have that subdivision right to the west of it and there’s a lot of people that live there.”

That noise could be addressed by the large berms, Welch said. “Eighty percent of the noise follows the direction of where the gun is aimed so placement of the barricades at 100 yards in that direction should address that issue,” he said. “I’m a contractor by trade and builder; I’ll bring all my heavy equipment up and if I’ve got to, [I’ll] put a 12-foot wall of dirt across that whole fence.”

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he’s struggled the most to find success since the series ended in 2014. He’s made a number of tries to get back into series TV, with lead roles in the PBS historical drama “Mercy Street,” the NBC musical series “Rise,” the animated Netflix show “Centaurworld” and the action-drama “Hunters” on Prime Video. None of them lasted very long.

Meanwhile, he’s also kept up a busy presence in the indie-film scene. Most recently, he starred in the 2023 comedy “All Happy Families,” which picked up a few awards on the film festival circuit.

But, actually, his most recent onscreen appearance was promoting his third line of work, as a musician. He appeared on “Live With Kelly and Mark” in November of last year to promote his album “Eulogy: Volume 1.”

Q: Is Madchen Amick still working?

I assumed she’d be the breakout star of “Twin Peaks” but she wasn’t.

A: “Twin Peaks” has come to embody the idea of a cult show. So while it didn’t necessarily lead to anything bigger (it was pretty darn big at the time, to be fair), her role in the landmark weirdo-drama has continued to pay off for Madchen Amick.

Amick’s role as Shelly Johnson was central to the show’s complex, interwoven plot, so she’s continued to benefit from its sustained fan attention. She’s appeared at conventions, been interviewed for numerous documentaries, and then, of course, she reprised her role in the 2017 revival of the show on Showtime.

She’s also gotten roles on shows that

If the county commission does not think the current range would be suitable, the association is open to looking for another parcel in Morgan to make a new, improved range, he said “If the county’s got a piece of trash property you don’t want, I’ll be more than glad to purchase it and put one there.”

In the end, commissioners said they were willing to explore the possibility with the Wasatch Shooters Association and suggested scheduling an upcoming work session to hear more information. No date for the work session was set that night.l

are clearly “Twin Peaks”-inspired, such as her most recent role, in CW’s teen drama “Riverdale.” She played Alice Cooper, the former newspaper editor and gang member, as well as the mother of the iconic Betty Cooper. And though “Riverdale” was officially based on the old “Archie” comics, the show’s creators have said it owes just as much to “Twin Peaks” in terms of theme and tone.

That series just ended last year, so yes, to finally answer your question, Amick is still working.

She took the opportunity to direct a few episodes of “Riverdale,” and that gives a hint to the direction her career is taking.

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SPORTS PREDICTIONS

Boy basketball

Nov 19 Westfield Nov 20 @ Park city Nov 22 Emery Nov 26 Green canyon . Dec 2Tooele. Dec 6 @ Logan Dec 9 Clearfield Dec 11 American Heritage Dec 13 @ Mountain crest. Dec 20 Stansbury Dec 30 Uintah. 4 pm Jan 3 @ Summit Academy

Jan 8@ Ogden Jan 10 Grantsville Jan 13@ Bear river Jan 15 Union Jan 17 @ South Summit. Jan 22 @ Ben Lomond. Jan 24 Ogden

Jan 29 @ Grantsville Jan 31 @ Union. Feb 5 south summit Feb 7 Ben Lomond Girls Basketball

Nov 21 Skyridge Nov 26 @ Ridgeline Dec 3 Spanish Fork Dec 5 North summit Dec 6 Winter classic vs Jordan Dec7 winner classes mountain crest or Syracuse Dec 10 @Judge Dec 12@ Corner Canyon Dec 17 Sky view Dec 18 Nike tournament Dec 19 Nike tournament Dec 20 Nike tournament Dec 21 Jan 7 Ogden Jan 9 @ Grantsville Jan 14 @Union Jan 16 South summit Jan 22 Ben Lomond Jan 23@Ogden Jan 28 Grantsville Jan 30 Union

Monday Hoarders

A&E 6 p.m.

Season 16 of this reality series depicting the lives of those who suffer from compulsive hoarding disorder continues with a brand-new episode. This time, the team helps Susie clean up all her clutter and get her life back on track. What We Do in the Shadows FX 11 p.m.

With the neighbors causing all sorts of problems, property values are called into question. So, Laszlo (Matt Berry) and Nandor (Kayvan Novak) decide they must exorcise the annoying demon who is possessing their neighbor Sean (Anthony Atamanuik).

Tuesday

NBA Basketball

TNT 5:30 p.m.

Group stage action for the second annual NBA Cup continues when the Cleveland Cavaliers head to the TD Garden in Boston, to face the Boston Celtics. Expect some intense play as both teams battle it out for a chance in the knockout rounds.

Extreme Road Ragers

A&E 8 p.m.

A&E’s latest goes behind the seat of the U.S.’s most intense divers to see if they can change their dangerous behavior. This time, the show highlights Kevin, whose life is falling apart due to his anger, and Ryan, who loves to drive fast no matter what.

Wednesday

The 58th Annual CMA Awards (4) KTVX 6 p.m.

After dominating the nominations, the current crop of country stars are looking to solidify themselves as the new guard by landing the most coveted award in country music: Entertainer of the Year. Lainey Wilson, Luke Bryan and Peyton Manning host.

The Summit (2) KUTV 8:30 p.m.

Season 1 of this experimental new competition series continues, as the remaining contestants proceed on their treacherous journey through the New Zealand Alps for an equal share of $1 million. Who will make it to the end relatively unscathed?

Thursday

After the First 48

A&E 6 p.m.

A case of mistaken identity usually leads to embarrassment and even laughs.

Feb 04 South summit Feb 7 @ Ben Lomond

This is history of basketball

They started as Spartans in first 14 seasons as basketball’s 1913-1927

The Spartans change the Trojans in 1927-1928 school year

They hold 44 region championships

4 state championships

7 championships game

They went to one undefeated And it was 51 years ago. Remember 24 wins 0 losses

It was that coach was Ron Aggleen

Region champion ships 1920 8 ,1930 6 1940 8 1950 6 region championships

1960 8 regions championships 1960,1961 1962,1963 1964 ,1965 1966,1967 1968 1969 1970 1971 1972 1973 1974 1975 1976 1977,1978,1979

1980 tenth 1980,1981,1982,1983, 1984,1985,1986,1987 1988 1989 1990 5 1990,1991,1992,1993,1994,1995 1996 1997 2000 2001,2002 2003 6th 2004

4th 2005 3rd place Region championships and take 2nd 2001

2010 8 region championships 3 state championships. 2011 2nd state. 2012 5th 2011,2012,2013,2014 State championships 2018 5th 2019 state championships

2020 one championship 2022 5th 2023 6th

They hold 45. region championships 4 state championships

7 championships game

They rank 8th. As all time as wins in Utah high basketball

Rival North summit 1911-2022 250. times

Grantsville 272 times

Wasatch 1913-2013 245 times

Park city 1913-2023 244 times 1,445 Wins 1,4,45 losses

I think they will be make 200 three pointers

They wil scored. 18,700 points

Their first basketball game will be against Westfield on Nov 19 and they play at Park city on Nov 20

I think the boys basketball will be

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In Tulsa, Okla., when little evidence and no motive leave investigators stumped over the killing of a friendly 24-year-old, his friends must aid police to get justice.

Nugget Is Dead? A Christmas Story

(2) KUTV 7 p.m.

Just when it seems like everything is going right in her world, Steph Stoll (Vic Zerbst) is informed that her beloved family dog, Nugget, is gravely ill. To her chagrin, she scraps her holiday plans and returns to the madness of her family.

Friday

Happy’s Place

(5) KSL 7 p.m.

Bobbie (Reba McEntire) agrees to help half-sister Isabella (Belissa Escobedo) search for a connection to their late father, taking her to Happy’s house. Meanwhile, Gabby (Melissa Peterman) sifts through Happy’s penny collection, hoping to find a rarity.

Cold Case Files

A&E 7 p.m.

Before being found stabbed to death in her home, Janora Stevens was a beloved mother and sister of Tulsa, Okla. But when her family becomes fractured and wary of each other, police find a suspicious trail of fibres that lead them right to her killer.

Great Performances

(7) KUED 8 p.m.

This star-studded tribute concert celebrates the life and music of legendary country star Patsy Cline with perfor mances and commentary from artists Wynonna, Pat Benatar, Neil Giraldo, Beverly D’Angelo, Kristin Chenoweth, Rita Wilson and more.

Blue Bloods

(2) KUTV 9 p.m.

There’s bad blood boiling up in the NYPD during the latest episode of this long-running police procedural. Will New York Police Commissioner and Reagan family patriarch Frank Reagan (Tom Selleck) be able to squash things before they get out of hand?

Tuesday

(5) KSL 9 p.m.

Saturday

USL Championship Soccer (2) KUTV 10 a.m.

Goooooaaaal! After a knockout season and a thrilling playoff, the United Soccer League is down to the champions of the Eastern League taking on the champs of the Western League in this season’s championship final. Phoenix Rising FC won last year’s final.

Big RV Remix A&E 10 a.m.

RV renovators Big Boi and Janice Faison might be biting off more than they can chew when one of Janice’s childhood friends asks them to design an all-in-one modern guest room that can hit the highway. Unfortunately, it seems the friend is hard to please.

College Football (30) KUCW 5 p.m.

It’s a battle of the Northwest as quarterback John Mateer and the Washington State Cougars head south to take on Gevani McCoy and the Oregon State Beavers at Reser Stadium in Corvallis, Ore., for PAC-12 action. Washington leads all-time matchups 57-47-3.

Sunday

The Franchise HBO 8:05 p.m.

Things are wrapping up on the set of “Tecto,” but Daniel (Himesh Patel) and the crew need to consider reshoots in order to make Maximus Studios happy in this season finale. But does anyone

Defying Gravity: The Curtain Rises on Wicked

A fan of “Wicked,” “The Wizard of Oz,” Cynthia Erivo or Ariana Grande? Then, you’re likely impatiently waiting for the theatrical release of “Wicked” in three days. To satiate fans’ thirst, NBC is airing “Defying Gravity: The Curtain Rises on Wicked,” a behind-the-scenes special on the film, Tuesday, Nov. 19.

By Daniel Mudrow

23 wins 4 losses

This is history of girl basketball of Morgan high

They has started in 49 years and They hold 5 state championships and they are 2023,2021,2004,2003 1990 ! They hold region 25 region championships ! They Made 172 three pointers 2013-14

1990 1 state championship 1990 7 region championships

2000 2 state championships they took 2nd they took 3rd 2005 2009 2008 5th

2010 they took 2nd in 2014 2015 they took 5th 2017 2018 took 3rd 2020 they took 1st in 2020 took 6th 2021 2022 they took third 2023 first championship!

They took 12 most win ! 1,500 wins 1,400 losses

Their first game will be on Nov 21 Skyridge They will play Corner Canyon first time since 2020-21. Nov 21 and since 2012 Spanish fork

I think they will make 178 three pointers

I think the girls basketball will be 20 wins 6 losses

Celebrity Profile

By Jay Bobbin TV Media

For Rachel Boston, it’s taking a “Miracle” to make a holiday movie this year.

Author Debbie Macomber’s Mrs. Miracle character has fueled several cable films, and the premise gets another makeover as the typically sunny Boston assumes the role in “Debbie Macomber’s Joyful Mrs. Miracle,” premiering Thursday, Nov. 28, on Hallmark Channel. The magical woman steps in to help resolve the differences among three siblings — played by Pascal Lamothe-Kipnes (“Never Been Chris’d,” 2023), Matthew James Dowden (“The Chicken Sisters”) and Max Lloyd-Jones (“The Mandalorian”) — who, following their grandmother’s passing, return home for Christmas to decide the future of their family’s company.

Doris Roberts (“Everybody Loves Raymond”) was the first actress to play the central part in the 2009 Hallmark Channel movie “Debbie Macomber’s Mrs. Miracle,” and she reprised the role the following year in “Debbie Macomber’s Call Me Mrs. Miracle.” More recently, actress-comedian Caroline Rhea (“Sabrina the Teenage Witch”) put her spin on the character in “Debbie Macomber’s A Mrs. Miracle Christmas” (2021), but Boston redefines the part as arguably the most youthful performer to date to play it. There was also a gender-flipping “Debbie Macomber’s Mr. Miracle” (2014), starring Rob Morrow (“Northern Exposure”).

Many of the talents headlining holiday cable movies this holiday season have already done their fair share of them, and that is certainly the case with Boston. Her previous Yuletide projects — many of which get yearly repeats — have included “Holiday High School Reunion” (2012), “Ice Sculpture Christmas” (2015), “A Rose for Christmas” (2017), “Christmas in Angel Falls” (2017), “A Christmas in Tennessee” (2018), “Check Inn to Christmas” (2019), “A Christmas Carousel” (2020), “A Christmas Cookie Catastrophe” (2022) and “A Biltmore Christmas” (2023). Boston has actually expanded her current involvement with the Hallmark brand beyond her “Mrs. Miracle” turn, since she’s also among the judges of the Hallmark+ realitycompetition series “Finding Mr. Christmas,” helping hosts Jonathan Bennett (“Mean Girls,” 2004) and Melissa Peterman (“Reba”) determine which one of the 10 contestants gets a role in a Hallmark holiday movie. Boston knows all about eyeing that goal, and as “Debbie Macomber’s Joyful Mrs. Miracle” is about to demonstrate, she continues to reach it.

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